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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>We are seeking a Premises Officer with experience in building maintenance and / or the building trade to join a team of two maintenance staff, led by an experienced Premises Manager.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is a full time post (37.5 hours) working from 12pm to 8pm, with some flexible working hours required. The candidate for this role will be able to support with all aspects of school maintenance.</p>
<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
<p>Our vision is simple -&nbsp;<strong><em>‘To develop aspirational young people who thrive in a changing world’</em></strong>. &nbsp;Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for them to successfully thrive in a highly competitive global society. Harris Academy Battersea provides a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel, and by having the highest of expectations. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Harris Academy Battersea is an ‘outstanding’ academy (Ofsted 2018) with national achievements and we pride ourselves on the educational experience we give our students. &nbsp;Harris Academy Battersea has an enviable reputation for academic success and each summer we celebrate impressive examination results both at GCSE and A Level. Our success is down to the hard work of our students, our excellent teachers, a broad and varied academic curriculum and an educational environment emphasising our core values of&nbsp;<strong><em>knowledge, integrity and resilience</em></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Main Areas of Responsibility</strong></p>
<p>Your responsibilities will be:</p>
<ul>
<li>To be available to open and close the school when required, liaising with the Premises Manager;</li>
<li>To assist in the maintenance, repair, build, refurbishment of the Academy premises and grounds where such work is within their capabilities, such as plumbing, carpentry and general building skills;</li>
<li>Use qualified skills or trade experience to support repairs and improvements throughout academy;</li>
<li>To assist with the maintenance, decoration and repair of the academy premises, where appropriate;</li>
<li>To carry out site maintenance of the highest standards, following health and safety procedures and causing as little disruption to the teaching and learning within the Academy, as possible;</li>
<li>To maintain the Academy grounds, including the regular removal of litter, emptying bins, weeding plus clearance and gritting of paths, entrances and roadways during inclement weather; ensuring that at least once a day the bins are emptied, and keeping the academy grounds clear and tidy; and the Academy free of litter</li>
<li>To maintain. Emptying bins around the grounds as part of daily planned routine.</li>
<li>To carry out gardening duties on the grounds keeping them clean, tidy and in good order.</li>
<li>Support the maintenance of the internal and external fabric of the building, including undertaking repairs to defects and reporting back to the Premises Manager;</li>
<li>To receive and distribute deliveries and undertake furniture moving as required;</li>
<li>To regularly inspect internal and external fabric of the building, taking on board the defects and reporting any issues back to their line manager</li>
<li>To help ensure that the Academy’s vehicles are maintained, inspected and cleaned.</li>
<li>To ensure the security of Academy premises during and outside school hours.</li>
<li>To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to; including reporting faults with the fire safety equipment and supporting minor repairs, where applicable;</li>
<li>To attend all appropriate meetings including all Academy events outside normal working hours when requested.</li>
<li>To complete all task within their area of responsibility that may reasonably be requested by their line manager</li>
<li>To undertake emergency cleaning as required to ensure the safety and continuation of teaching and learning for staff and students;</li>
<li>To have knowledge of location and how to operate academy site systems including heating, alarm system, etc., reporting any defects to the Premises Manager;</li>
<li>To be a registered key holder for the intruder alarm system and any other emergencies;</li>
<li>To liaise with and support external contractors, ensuring supervision at all times whilst on the premises and grounds; ensuring quality control and Health and Safety procedures are followed; also checking that areas are left as they are found and that inefficiency or ineffectiveness is reported back to the Premises Manager;</li>
<li>Being vigilant for any health and safety hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting this to the Premises Manager and Health &amp; Safety Lead, as soon as is possible;</li>
<li>To report any poor or dangerous behaviour by students to the Premises Manager;</li>
<li>To report any potentially hazardous actions by staff to the Premises Manager immediately;</li>
<li>To support security of Academy premises during and outside of school hours, including the operation of access control systems, intruder alarm and CCTV systems; and ensure both side and back gates are locked/secured, as required;</li>
<li>To carry out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within capabilities;</li>
<li>Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, hand sanitisers, roller towels as necessary;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge &amp; Training</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Good practical knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements;</li>
<li>Training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)</li>
<li>Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions;</li>
<li>Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures</li>
<li>Some knowledge of administration</li>
<li>Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards;</li>
<li>Knowledge of health and safety within a working organisation;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people</li>
<li>At least 2 years’ experience of working in a maintenance environment</li>
<li>Experience of working with young people</li>
<li>Considerable DIY experience</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people</li>
<li>Experience of working within a large cooperate building</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Personal Skills &amp; Qualities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Good communication skills;</li>
<li>Excellent telephone manner;</li>
<li>DIY and building skills;</li>
<li>Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required;</li>
<li>Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs;</li>
<li>Ability to monitor and notify the Premises Manager stocks and materials;</li>
<li>Ability to work an evening or weekend, as required;</li>
<li>Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours;</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team and be a good team player</li>
<li>Commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Academy Ethos</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the academy/ Federation’s overall vision for success at all levels.</li>
<li>Motivation to work with children and young people.</li>
<li>Ability to build and sustain professional standards, relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.</li>
<li>Emotional maturity and resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours.</li>
<li>Ability to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment.</li>
<li>Empathy with the aims and objectives of Harris Federation Willingness to continue professional development.</li>
<li>Commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations.</li>
<li>Commitment to contributing to academy life as a whole.</li>
<li>Commitment to equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Next Steps</strong></p>
<p>If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.</p>
<p>Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.</p>
<p>Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.</p>
<p><strong>Professional Development &amp; Benefits</strong></p>
<p>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 to senior leadership.</p>
<p>We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.</p>
<p>In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Safeguarding Notice</strong></p>
<p>The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.&nbsp;Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.</p>
<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.</p>
<p>As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.</p>