Senior Premises Officer

Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted in 2017.

Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?

‘The school’s culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirational for their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confident about meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers.’ (OFSTED 2017)

Your responsibilities will lie in the following areas:

• Grounds maintenance, including keeping hard surface areas and paths free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris, grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, and maintenance of sports pitches and other athletic facilities
• Security, including routine and non-routine opening of the buildings and grounds, and availability as a keyholder for telephone call-out out of hours
• Cleaning and building maintenance, including carrying out improvements and maintenance, and reporting any defects
• Lettings, including those in the evenings and at weekends, ensuring that the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition before and after, and being in attendance throughout the letting
• Health and safety, ensuring adequate measures are taken at all times and reporting any breaches or defects
• Fire precautions, including checking equipment and maintaining escape routes
• General tasks including transporting mail and other goods on site, and moving and setting up furniture

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Sound training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, or heating systems
• 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 a school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable DIY experience

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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.