Grounds Assistant

5 months ago

Esher, United Kingdom Cognita Schools Full time

**The Role**:
**About the School - Milbourne Lodge**

Milbourne Lodge is a Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School for boys and girls aged 4-13 years, located in Esher, Surrey. Founded in 1912, the school has a long tradition of preparing children for Common Entrance and scholarship exams to the country’s most prestigious and well-known public schools.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a **Grounds Assistant** to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**

Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning sixteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.

**About the role**

Key Responsibilities will include, (but not limited to):

- General maintenance of the grounds, premises and play areas ensuring a safe, secure, clean and well maintained environment. To include hedges, fences, pathways, lawns and flowerbeds, as well as fixtures, fittings, furniture and all minor repairs.
- Operating and maintaining grounds equipment, such as mowers, strimmer’s and leaf blowers.
- Reporting all accidents and potential hazards arising from plant, equipment and fittings, reporting all defects and taking remedial action as required.
- Sports field maintenance (working along side any third party contractors as required)
- Brushing of the astro turf facilities and maintenance of the playground, conducting regular inspections to ensure the safety and quality of these play surfaces.
- Drive the school minibuses to transport pupils to and from school and for offsite activities as required
- Unlocking and/or securing the premises at the start and end of the day including the opening and locking of gates, doors and windows as appropriate and/or requested.
- Providing support to school events such as Speech Day, Open Mornings and annual Summer Fete.
- Occasional weekend attendance in addition to the above

**Who we are looking for**:
To be considered for this role you will have grounds maintenance experience and experience using a variety of power, hand and maintenance tools and machinery. We would also expect;
- A full, clean driving licence
- Excellent time management skills
- Practical skills, these may include gardening, carpentry, painting and decorating, and plumbing repairs within own capability and in line with agreed health and safety procedures and guidelines
- Ability to work flexibly to ensure appropriate site cover is maintained during and beyond the school day

**Benefits at Cognita**
- Competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Professional development
- School fee discount
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- 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 believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process._

**How to Apply**:
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

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