Premises Officer

1 week ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time

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 Academy Purley site (including grounds,buildings, facilities and equipment), ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.


About Us


We expect our students to be polite, mature, enthusiastic and demonstrate exemplary behaviour and they understand that we work together as team.

They also understand the role they play in the quality of the school and are as integral to our success as everymember of staff.


Although our exam results speak for themselves, at both GCSE and Sixth Form, we never rest on previous success and each year we aim to improve the quality of everything we do here at Harris Academy Purley.


Our sporting, music, art and creative facilities are first class and after a difficult couple of years when many of our extra-curricular activities were necessarily curtailed, we are excited to once again offer a full programme of events and enrichment forall our students.


Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will be:

  • To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to;
  • To carry out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within capabilities;
  • To provide technical and craft support to teaching staff as directed by the senior premises officer;
  • To provide site security as required;
  • To report any poor or dangerous behaviour by students to the Premises Manager;
  • To report any potentially hazardous actions by staff to the Premises Manager immediately;
  • To maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where appropriate;
  • To liaise with and support external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times;
  • Maintain the academy grounds, keep site clear of litter and empty bins regularly (at least once a day);
  • Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, roller towels as necessary;
  • Regularly tour around the academy, keeping corridors free from litter;
  • Assist in maintaining the academy grounds;
  • To lock/secure both side and back gates as required;
  • Assist site maintenance in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events;
  • Report to the Premises Manager, any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings;
  • Being vigilant for any health and safety hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting this to the Premises Manager as soon as is possible;
  • To be responsible for ensuring that any "accidents", sickness or spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected and made safe;
  • To complete any tasks as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements;
  • Basic training in one or more of the following; 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

Professional Development & Benefits
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 rangeof 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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan includingaccess to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

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