Premises Officer in London

At Harris Primary Academy Benson we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine life‑long love of learning and that every child flourishes by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all children to succeed academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Our children are at the heart of everything we do with the academy and it is our committed ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, ambitious, global citizens of the future.

We are looking for a Premises Officer to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health and safety of the Harris Primary Academy Benson site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring adherence to the academy health and safety policy, being vigilant for any hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting as soon as possible.
• Carrying out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within your capabilities.
• Providing technical and craft support to teaching staff.
• Providing site security as required.
• Reporting poor or dangerous behaviour by students or any potentially hazardous actions by staff.
• Maintaining, decorating and repairing the academy premises where appropriate.
• Liaising with and supporting external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times.
• Maintaining the academy grounds, keeping the site clear of litter and emptying bins regularly.
• Monitoring the toilets for cleanliness and replenishing supplies as necessary.
• Regularly touring the academy, keeping corridors free from litter.
• Assisting in maintaining the academy grounds.
• Locking and securing gates as required.
• Assisting in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events.
• Reporting any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Basic training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same).
• Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions.
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory skills.
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards.
• Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people.
• Considerable DIY experience and skills.
• Ability for some heavy lifting, with physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.
• Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs.
• Ability to monitor and order stocks of material.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.
• Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.