Premises Manager

Are you looking to support your local academy? We are looking for a Premises Manager to manage the Premises Team responsible for the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and facilities management of Harris Academy Clapham , with the direction and leadership of the Estates Manager.

About Us

The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one:

From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible'. The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of individual students. Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.

A central core of our ethos is to fully develop students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural well-being. We ensure that our students understand their role in making the academy and their community a safer and better place. We do this in a wide variety of ways. including after-school activities, during lessons, school visits and working with a range of external organisations such as local and national charities.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Leadership and Management of Premises Team

• As the academy grows, to have responsibility for all people management aspects of the premises team, including their recruitment, performance management, training – including acquisition of skill levels regarding minor maintenance work;
• Schedule, prioritise and supervise the work of the premises staff, and any other members of staff employed, within his/her area of responsibility.

Building Maintenance, to:

• supervise premises staff, to ensure that their work is directed to maximise 'value for money,'
• supervise all work completed by outside agencies on the premises and grounds, their services, fittings and equipment, ensuring any inefficiency or ineffectiveness is dealt with/and raised with the Federation
• build/refurbish areas of the academy as required;
• ensure academy vehicles are maintained, serviced and cleaned;
• provide the required support to teaching staff within the capability of staff at his/her disposal;
• regularly inspect the internal and external fabric of the buildings, initiating reparation of defects and prioritising necessary repairs. Any major defects or development plans to be discussed with the Principal;
• liaise with Principal on all matters of security during the academy day and out of hours;
• complete all tasks within the area of responsibility that may reasonably be requested by the Principal;
• maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where such work is within the capabilities of the premises team;
• supervise oversight of deliveries to the site as appropriate;
• oversee the production and delivery of a planned programme of maintenance and repair of the buildings
• liaise with teaching staff and ensure that all facilities for teaching and learning are as high quality as possible;
• contribute personally to repairs and maintenance alongside other staff;
• liaise with lettings contractor regarding community use and bookings of the premises, liaising with the Principal in managing contract;
• liaise with the cleaning contractors to ensure service delivery is of the expected standard.

Health and Safety, to:

• ensure that the sites and building comply with highest levels of security with regard to safeguarding before, after and during academy hours
• ensure health and safety systems and processes that are site or buildings related are of high quality
• report to the Principal and the Health and Safety Committee on buildings and site related safety;
• regularly inspect the condition and quality of the premises taking action to address any issues that arise;
• manage the security and opening/closing of the building
• be responsible for security systems and the security of the academy, liaising closely with the Principal
• play the identified role in the fire safety policy
• engage in all Federation training that is required of this role and for the premises team, commensurate with their roles.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements;
• Basic training in one or more of the following; 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

• Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable DIY experience

Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities

• Good communication skills;
• Excellent telephone manner;
• DIY skills;
• Ability for some heavy lifting, 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; Ability to work as part of a team

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 to senior leadership.

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.

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.

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 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. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.