Grounds Person

Salary: FMAT Band C4, £27,364.00 p.a. (Actual pro rata salary £20,707.89 p.a. for 28 hours)

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Actual hours to be determined depending on need

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: May 2025

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews: Monday 1st June or Tuesday 2nd June 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Grounds Person to join the Fulston family. You will play a key role in maintaining grounds to the highest standards, in line with contractual requirements and good horticultural practice, for the enjoyment, creation and safety of all site users

The successful candidate will:
• Good knowledge of sports turf management and general landscaping maintenance
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
• Proven experience in preparing high-quality sports pitches
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, with the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:
• Encouragement to develop your career
• A friendly, strong and supportive team
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Fulston Manor is consistently one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.

Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

The role is an immediate requirement within the Trust. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form (which can be found on the school website alongside the full job description) and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to

A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. xwzovoh This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’