Sports Turf Technician

Overview

Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Its 800 pupils, aged 11-18, are accommodated in 15 boarding houses, taught by over 20 academic departments, and participate in numerous extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, and drama. The academic programme is supported by business units responsible for marketing, estates, finance, human resources, IT, catering, cleaning, health and safety, and the school’s trading subsidiary. The school employs c. 550 staff and operates seven days a week during term-time.

Job Purpose

Games and a full sporting curriculum form an integral part of school life at Uppingham. The playing fields and sports facilities, covering approximately 56 acres over three sites, cater for multiple sporting activities throughout the year, such as rugby, football, cricket and athletics. We are looking for a committed, experienced, and passionate grounds operative with strong ...