Premises Assistant

**Summary**
We are looking for a Premises Assistant 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 Girls' Academy East Dulwich site.
**About Us**
Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place-for students and staff alike. We pride ourselves on helping our students to be incredibly successful and we are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy. We encourage our students and staff to live our core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond. We have an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happy.
**Main Areas of Responsibility**
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
- 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

**Qualifications & Experience**
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

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

**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 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. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
**Safeguarding Notice**
**Equal Opportunities**

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.

Job Reference: HF06946-HGAED