Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. 

Apprentice Groundsperson – Find out more/apply HERE

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Apprentice Groundsperson to join our award-winning Grounds Team. Under the general direction of the Grounds Team Leader, they will assist in the day-to-day preparation, maintenance and upkeep of grounds and sports pitches to the highest possible standards. 

Apprentices will be expected to undertake a Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Qualification through supported distant learning, on the job training and assessment over a period of approximately 20 months.  Subject to a suitable vacancy existing on the completion of your apprenticeship, you may then be considered for a permanent position at Whitgift School. 

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan. 

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. 

For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk. 

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 26th January 2022 

Applications will be reviewed daily, and we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. 

Apprentice Gardener – Find out more/apply HERE

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Apprentice Gardener to join our award-winning Grounds Department. Under the general direction of the Head Gardener, they will assist with a wide range of day-to-day gardening duties to the highest possible horticultural standards. 

Apprentices will be expected to undertake a Level 2 Horticulture Operative course, on the job training and assessment over a period of approximately 24 months.  Subject to a suitable vacancy existing on the completion of your apprenticeship, you may then be considered for a permanent position at Whitgift School. 

In return we offer a salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, discounted off-peak membership at our on-site gym, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan. 

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. 

For further information about the role and the skills required, select the white ‘documents available‘ button at the top left of the advertisement on the Whitgift website, and the green ‘apply‘ button on the top right for the online application form.  For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk . 

Applications will be reviewed daily so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Interviews may take place at any time prior to the closing date.   

Closing date: Midnight on 30th January 2022 

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