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The role involves the maintenance, upkeep, and remedial work of all sports grounds and landscape areas.

Sports Pitch & Turf Management

• Maintenance: Mowing, edging, aeration (core/solid tining, slitting), scarification, fertilisation, top-dressing, and overseeding of
  all turf areas (pitches and lawns).
• Equipment Upkeep: Routine maintenance of all outdoor sports surface equipment (goals, nets, cricket covers, flags, etc.).
• Chemical/Pest Control: Use of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain turf and artificial surfaces, including
  monitoring and treating common issues like leatherjackets and red thread.
• Irrigation: Adjusting watering schedules based on weather and plant requirements.

Horticulture & Landscaping

• Planting Schemes: Planting, watering, feeding, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Maintenance: Maintaining flower beds, planters, and all planting schemes, including seasonal changes.
• Weed Control: Managing weeds across all soft and hard landscape areas (beds, paths, parking areas).

General Upkeep & Safety

• Amenity Upkeep: Clearing pathways, driveways, and carparks of litter, leaves, and debris.
• Facilities: General upkeep of Grounds & Gardens office/canteen spaces, the Pavilion building, and all tool/machinery storage
  structures.
• Winter Maintenance: Snow removal and ice management (salting/gritting).
• Driving: Driving the departmental vehicle for collecting materials and equipment.
• Other Duties: Aiding the Sports Department (e.g., PE kit laundering) and performing minor repairs to fencing, benches, andsignage as required.

Safety, Equipment & Professional Development

• Health & Safety: Conform to all School Health and Safety policies, complete risk assessments for job-specific tasks, and ensure
  compliance for self and others.
• Equipment Management:
  Perform routine maintenance and refuelling of all groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Ensure all equipment and materials are used and stored in accordance with policy.
• Maintain detailed records of chemical applications and equipment service.
• Report faulty equipment immediately.
• Offer advice on cost-effectiveness and new equipment/consumables.
• Development: Willingness to learn new techniques through routine training, toolbox talks, and annual performance reviews.

Expertise/Skill

• Full clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to send emails to suppliers, contractors, and line management.

Desirable Attributes

• Qualifications: Level 2 sports turf qualification or equivalent skill set.
• Spraying: PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications.

Experience

• Relevant experience and good working knowledge of grounds maintenance, including experience operating a wide range of
  garden machinery.

HOW TO APPLY

The Application

Candidates should complete the School's application form electronically and email this to jobs@nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Applications will only be considered from candidates completing the form in full.
You should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the application
being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected and possible referral to the police
and/or DfE Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.

Equal Opportunities
Nottingham High School seeks to recruit individuals of the highest calibre. We welcome applications
from all sections of the community.
The High School recognises its responsibility to treat equally each person who comes into contact with
the School. All members of the School are equally valued so that they can develop a sense of self-esteem.
No-one is discriminated against because of actual or imagined differences.
This policy applies to both staff and students, and it is the responsibility of all staff to promote practices
which overcome prejudice in our society.
The School is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Our statement on this can be found here on the
School website