Premises Assistant

​ Summary We are looking for a Premises Assistant 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 Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: To maintain, repair, build, and refurbish the Academy premises and grounds where such work is within their capabilities. Including plumbing, carpentry and general building skills. To carry out site maintenance to the highest of standards, following health and safety procedures and causing as little disruption to the teaching and learning within the Academy as possible. To maintain the Academy grounds, including the removal of litter, emptying bins, weeding and clearance and gritting of paths, entrances and roadways during inclement weather. To regularly inspect the internal and external fabric of the building, undertaking repairs to defects and reporting any issues back to their line manager. To regularly inspect the operation of fire alarm systems and condition of firefighting equipment. To receive and distribute deliveries and undertake furniture moving as required. To undertake emergency cleaning as required to ensure the safety and continuation of teaching and learning for staff and students. To operate the academy heating systems and to report any defects to their line manager When required, supervise work by outside agencies/contractors on the premises and grounds, ensuring quality control and Health and Safety procedures are followed. Those areas are left as they are found. Ensuring any inefficiency or ineffectiveness is reported back to their line manager. To ensure the security of Academy premises during and outside school hours, including the operation of access control systems, intruder alarm and CCTV systems. To visit other buildings or material suppliers as required. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: 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 For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. ​ Professional Development & Benefits 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 our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and 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 Notice The 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 Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ​ About Us At 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 June 2017, 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

Location: Tottenham Hale, GB

Posted Date: 6/13/2025