Grounds and Maintenance Assistant

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and keeping spaces looking their best? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Winchester House School is looking for a Grounds and Maintenance Assistant to help maintain our stunning School grounds and facilities.

Your role will include:

• Lawn care, pruning, and general groundskeeping
• Assisting with school maintenance and upkeep
• Helping maintain school minibuses
•  Ensuring the site remains tidy, safe, and welcoming
• Supporting with weather-related tasks like snow clearance

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Someone who enjoys working outdoors in all seasons
• A flexible and proactive approach
• A driving licence (essential)
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety (training provided)

Winchester House School was founded in 1875 and moved to its present 18-acre site in the centre of Brackley in 1922. The heart of the School is situated in Manor House, an attractive building dating from the early 1800s. Winchester House comprises a fully co-educational nursery, pre-prep and preparatory school, offering an outstanding education to children aged 3-13 with day, occasional and weekly boarding available. In January 2021, Winchester House School became part of The Stowe Group.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.  

We believe it is the collective responsibility of our colleagues to help develop the cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of everyone in our community. Our school culture is characterised by teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.