Premises Officer

Summary

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

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring adherence to the academy health and safety policy, being vigilant for hazards, mitigating risks 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 behavior by students or 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 free 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 for exams and events.
• Reporting any lights needing replacement, graffiti, or broken fixtures and fittings.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Basic training in plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems, or sound experience of same.
• Basic knowledge of heating, ventilating systems, and common causes of malfunctions.
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures.
• Supervisory skills.
• Understanding of cleaning methods and standards.
• Experience working in an inner-city school or educational setting with children and young people.
• Considerable DIY experience and skills.
• Ability for some heavy lifting, with appropriate physical fitness.
• Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs.
• Ability to monitor and order stocks of materials.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends regularly.
• Ability to deal with emergencies outside normal hours.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture of collaboration and best practice, supporting professional development and career progression. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programs at all levels.

We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, including the Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and more. Learn about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We aim to be an inclusive employer reflecting the communities we serve, providing a fair, equitable, and supportive environment.

Next Steps

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact us via email or phone to arrange a conversation.

Download the Job Pack for full details on responsibilities and person specifications. We encourage early applications as interviews may be held before the closing date. Only applications submitted through our careers website before the deadline will be considered.

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