Premises Officer

About Us

Our academy is a member of the Harris Federation , a group of 55 primary and secondary academies in and around London educating some 44,000 young people. The Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance enables us not only to train and develop teachers and leaders in our own academies, but also to do so for other schools.

Each academy is led and run by its Principal and other senior leaders: we are deliberately a federation rather than a chain. What unites us is a culture that ensures the children and teenagers in our schools get an excellent education within a happy, caring and supportive environment.

Summary

We're looking for a Premises Officer to help keep our school safe, clean and well-maintained. You will be looking after the buildings and grounds of Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park, making sure everything is secure and ready for learning each day.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following health and safety rules and reporting any hazards or risks
• Checking and cleaning academy vehicles (if trained to do so)
• Helping teachers with practical tasks and classroom setups
• Keeping the site secure, including locking gates and monitoring access
• Reporting unsafe behaviour or anything that could be a safety risk
• Carrying out repairs, decorating and general maintenance
• Supporting and supervising contractors working on-site
• Keeping the grounds tidy, including litter picking and emptying bins
• Checking toilets for cleanliness and restocking supplies
• Walking around the site regularly to keep corridors and outdoor areas clean
• Helping move furniture for events or exams
• Reporting broken lights, graffiti or damaged fixtures

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Basic knowledge of health and safety
• Training or experience in plumbing, maintenance or heating systems
• Understanding of how heating and ventilation systems work
• Knowledge of building security and maintenance procedures
• Experience supervising or supporting others
• Knowledge of cleaning standards and methods
• Experience working in a school or with young people
• Strong DIY skills and hands-on experience
• Physical fitness to the level required for lifting and manual tasks
• The ability to spot and report building issues
• The ability to manage stock and order supplies
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed
• The ability to respond to 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 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

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Next Steps

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.