Premises Officer

About UsAt Harris Academy Tottenham, we instil an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning, through our Academy values. These are:

To ENDEAVOUR is to strive for your goals, through maintaining the highest expectations of ourselves.

To ENJOY is to take delight and pleasure in the learning process; To gain a feeling of success through relentless passion and drive.

To EXCEL is to achieve your full potential, through mastery of concepts and an ambition to be the best you can be.

At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.

Our brand-new facilities allow us to continue expanding our curriculum offer, ensuring students experiences are both varied and enriching. The premises has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, and reached completion in May 2019. Our new Sports Block opened in May 2019, and has fantastic facilities including a Sports Hall, Activity Studio, Multi Use Game Areas.

Having been recognised as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in January 2023, we are excited to have new members of staff join us in delivering transformative learning experiences. The inspectors commented that 'learning is the business of the day' and that sentiment underpins all that we do. Since then, the school continues to grow and strive for the highest standards.

"At our Academy, children will develop their academic scholarship alongside their character; becoming citizens who are a credit to their local community. We provide an extensive extracurricular programme to allow students to develop as a well-rounded person, ready and prepared to embark upon whichever pathway they desire. That is only possible through the partnership that exists between families and colleagues and partners at the academy. We are incredibly proud of the close relationships that develop between colleagues, parents, governors and pupils, and indeed they are central to all that we do." Nick Soar, Executive Principal SummaryWe are looking for a Premises Officer 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 Academy Tottenham 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

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

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

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, an Annual 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.