Job role: Grounds Person

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

Hours: 28 hours per week (actual hours to be determined depending on need)

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: June 2026

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: Monday 1^st June or Tuesday 2^nd 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 our 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 have:

• 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 Academies Trust 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.

Staff benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Kent Rewards – local and national retail discounts and cashback
• Free parking

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.

Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. 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.

If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to [email protected].

Applications by CV or from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.