Apprentice Groundsperson
Radley College · Radley College, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HR
- Salary
- £18,000 a year
- Level
- Intermediate
- Course
- Sports turf operative (level 2)
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Hours per week
- 39 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Friday, 39-hours per week. Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 15:30. Half hour unpaid lunch break. There may be some weekend work.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Radley College seeks an enthusiastic Apprentice to train in sports turf and grounds management, gaining hands-on experience maintaining sports grounds, the golf course, and wider estate. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in sports turf and grounds management within a beautiful, historic College environment.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Benefits
<ul> <li>Eligibility to join our stakeholder pension scheme with a maximum contribution from the College of 10%</li> <li>Eligibility for the Group Life Assurance Scheme (minimum pension contribution required)</li> <li>Employee assistance programme</li> <li>Discounted membership of the Sports Centre</li> <li>Discounted rate for golf membership</li> <li>Free parking</li> <li>Free meals during term time</li> </ul>
Things to consider
Radley Schools Group is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The level of DBS check required will depend on the nature of the role and whether the position involves regulated activity. This may include an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information. Any data processed as part of the DBS check will be processed in accordance with data protection legislation and the privacy statement for Radley Schools Group. A copy of the safeguarding policy for Radley Schools Group is available to view on their website.
About Radley College
Radley College is a leading independent boys’ boarding school set in 800 acres of grounds. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join the College.
Training provider
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD · Agriculture, environmental and animal care · Level 2
Vacancy reference: 2000046005 · Posted 3 Aug 2026
