School Driver / Facilities Operative

About the School - Cumnor House Boys

Cumnor House School for Boys is an independent school which educates boys aged 2-13 years in South Croydon. We are a school which promotes and celebrates achievement in sport, music and the arts at all levels. A typical Cumnor House day is one of purposeful industry, and we make no apology for aspiring to academic rigour and excellence.

Cumnor House School for Boys, founded in 1931, continues a long held tradition of providing the boys in our charge with a rounded education: combining academic focus with sporting and artistic opportunities.

At Cumnor House School, we pride ourselves on encouraging a genuine love for learning. From a very young age, we support our children in their development of a sense of curiosity, open-mindedness, perseverance, reflection and critical thinking. This thirst for growth and knowledge is one that stays with them throughout their school years, meaning they enter each stage of their lives best prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced School Driver / Facilities Operative to start in September 2024. Hours of work will be between 6am – 6pm, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (52-week contract).

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for you to join a vibrant busy team working as a Facilities Operative. This is a permanent position providing support to the Facilities Manager and Operations Manager.

The Facilities Operative will support the Transport Team Leader with all day-to-day aspects of the transport service (driving makes up most of this post) for all bus routes for the benefit of all passengers using this service. Also, to work within the school facilities team (when not driving) to carry out any maintenance works required across all Cumnor sites as requested by Facilities Manager and Operations Manager

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Who we are looking for: 

The successful candidate will have multiple years' experience within the building maintenance sector or grounds maintenance and have a full UK Driving Licence. Key to the role is the ability to be proactive and work as part of a busy team. This role is very customer focused so exceptional levels of communication and patience is required. The interested candidate will also need a flexible approach to working rotas and hours and be able to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.

Benefits at Cognita 

•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 

•Free lunch  

•Free coffee and tea supplied throughout the day 

•School fee discount 

•Exclusive third-party discounts 

•Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  11th August 2024

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.