Premises Assistant

Job Description

Do you have experience assisting in facilities and premises management Support our thriving academy as Premises Assistant. We are looking for an experienced individual to assist the Premises Manager in ensuring the effective management, organisation andsupervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the academy premises. The working hours for this role will be 11am-7pm, Monday to Friday.About UsHarris Westminster Sixth Form combines the energy of brilliant young people from across Londonsdiverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federations experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. This sixth form is a unique collaboration between twochampions of UK Education; the Harris Federation and Westminster School. It is over-subscribed, academically selective and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20% and 40% of students having received Pupil .70% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). We are looking for outstanding individuals to join this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.Main Areasof Responsibility To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to; To carry out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within capabilities; To provide technical and craft support toteaching staff as directed by the senior premises officer; To provide site security as required; To report any poor or dangerous behaviour by students to the Premises Manager; To report any potentially hazardous actions by staff to the Premises Manager immediately;To maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where appropriate; To liaise with and support external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times; Maintain the academy grounds, keep site clear of litter and empty bins regularly (at leastonce a day); Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, roller towels as necessary; Regularly tour around the academy, keeping corridors free from litter; Assist in maintaining the academy grounds; To lock/secure both side and backgates as required; Assist site maintenance in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events; Report to the Premises Manager, any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings; Being vigilant for any health and safetyhazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting this to the Premises Manager as soon as is possible; To be responsible for ensuring that any "accidents", sickness or spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected and made safe; To completeany tasks as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager.Qualifications & Experience Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements; Basic training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/buildingmaintenance, 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; Understandingof appropriate cleaning methods and standards; Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people Considerable DIY experienceNext StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact usvia e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.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.Please note: we may hold interviews as andwhen 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 encourageyou to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.Rewards & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professionaldevelopment 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.We look for talented individuals who share our visionfor creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewardsand benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levelsof 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 checkwill be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.Asa 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 studentsand staff.