At Harris Academy Bermondsey (HAB), we’re a forward-thinking, inclusive girls’ school in the heart of London, where ambition, excellence, and opportunity are at the core of everything we do. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in every category (November 2019), we provide an exceptional education that inspires our students to achieve their very best.

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Premises Officer to join our small but dedicated facilities team on a part-time basis. You will work alongside two other team members to ensure that our school site remains safe, clean, and fully functional. As a Premises Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the physical environment of the academy, ensuring that it meets health and safety standards and provides an ideal space for learning.

We are dedicated to empowering our students—many from disadvantaged backgrounds—to reach their full potential. With a focus on the EBacc and preparing our girls for university, we ensure they are equipped to succeed alongside their more advantaged peers.

As part of our team, you’ll join a friendly and supportive group of staff who work collaboratively to create a safe and welcoming environment for our students. Together, we ensure that all areas of the school are well-maintained and provide the best possible environment for our students to thrive.

If you’re proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and functional school site, we’d love to hear from you!

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

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

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 includesour 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 aboutour benefitson our website.