School Premises & Safety Coordinator

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/5

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Girls' Academy Bromley is seeking a proactive Premises Officer to provide a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment across its site and the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership site. You will undertake maintenance, security, health and safety duties, carry out servicing and repairs, supervise subcontractors, monitor cleaning standards, and respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

The role requires some heavy lifting, DIY skills, and flexible hours including evenings

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Basic training in plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, or heating systems.
• Knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.

Skills

Health & Safety

Plumbing

Maintenance

Electrical/Building

Grounds maintenance

Supervisory skills

Cleaning methods

Heavy lifting

Stock management

Evenings & weekends

Emergency response

Job description

Harris Girls' Academy Bromley is seeking a proactive Premises Officer to provide a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment across its site and the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership site. You will undertake maintenance, security, health and safety duties, carry out servicing and repairs, supervise subcontractors, monitor cleaning standards, and respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

The role requires some heavy lifting, DIY skills, and flexible hours including evenings