Premises Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,120 to £30,552 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 (Inner London): £30,120-£30,552 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, England, SE22 0NR |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 868385558 |
Summary
About UsHarris 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. SummaryWe 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. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour 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 & ExperienceWe 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. Professional Development & BenefitsOur 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 NoticeThe 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 StepsIf 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.
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 & ExperienceWe 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. Professional Development & BenefitsOur 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 NoticeThe 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 StepsIf 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.