Position: Premises Officer
Location: Southwark
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September

Premises Officer Role in an Inclusive Secondary Academy

A successful and inclusive Secondary Academy in Southwark is seeking to appoint a dedicated Premises Officer to join its experienced site team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a vibrant school community where high expectations, student wellbeing, and a positive working environment are at the heart of everything they do.

The academy is recognised for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent pastoral support, and commitment to providing students with outstanding facilities that enhance learning both inside and outside the classroom. With modern teaching spaces, specialist facilities, and well-maintained grounds, the school takes great pride in creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive.

About the Role

As Premises Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining the school's buildings and grounds, ensuring they remain safe, secure, clean, and fully operational throughout the year.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider facilities team, you will undertake a range of maintenance duties, support health and safety compliance, oversee contractors when required, and help prepare the site for the busy day-to-day life of the academy. This varied role would suit someone with strong practical skills who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the school site

• Ensure the buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, and well presented

• Complete routine health and safety inspections and report any defects

• Assist with opening and locking the premises as required

• Support the management of contractors and external maintenance works

• Prepare classrooms, halls, and outdoor areas for school events and examinations

• Monitor site security, alarms, lighting, and access arrangements

• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, compliance, and site checks

• Assist with manual handling and general site duties as required

The School Environment

This inclusive Secondary Academy is known for its ambitious curriculum, strong sense of community, and commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively across departments, creating a supportive and respectful culture where everyone's contribution is valued.

The site team is an integral part of the school's success, ensuring that students and staff benefit from a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment every day. The leadership team is committed to investing in both the school estate and its people, offering ongoing training, excellent support, and opportunities for professional development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a premises, caretaker, facilities, or maintenance role

• Good practical DIY and maintenance skills

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, decorating, carpentry, or electrical maintenance

• Health and Safety or COSHH qualifications

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within schools

• Experience coordinating contractors or planned maintenance programmes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Premises Officer role at an Inclusive Secondary Academy in Southwark, please submit your CV as soon as possible.