About the School - Florence Bilingual School:
Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries.
With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manutentore / Maintenance technician to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 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:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school operates in a safe, well‑maintained, and welcoming environment where students and staff can thrive. You will support the Facilities Coordinator with planned and reactive maintenance across the school site, carrying out day‑to‑day repairs and preventative maintenance to buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas. Your work will include basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor building tasks, as well as routine checks to identify and resolve issues before they escalate. You will respond to maintenance tickets, liaise with colleagues and external contractors, and help manage urgent situations such as leaks or power outages. Throughout your work, you will strictly follow health, safety, and safeguarding procedures, contributing to a culture of care, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
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Who We Are Looking For:
You are a practical, reliable, and organised individual with proven experience in maintenance or a relevant technical qualification. You have a good working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and you are confident using hand tools to resolve faults efficiently. You take pride in working safely, understand health and safety requirements, and approach tasks with a problem‑solving mindset. Comfortable working independently, you also communicate well with colleagues and external suppliers. Ideally, you bring experience in schools, public buildings, or similar environments, along with a flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding and teamwork.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026.
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.