Watergate School - Premises Officer

Reports to: Premises Manager/ School Business Manager

Hours: 35hrs Per Week – 52 Weeks Per Year

Salary: Scale 5 - £29,853 - £30,852

Purpose of role

The Premises Officer role will initially be based at our Ladywell site and has responsibility for the structure and monitoring of building management systems within the site and Liaising with the Local Authority, under the direct line management of the Premises Manager. The Premises Officer is a key member of the school’s staff and has a vital role to play in the provision of a safe, secure, clean, warm and happy learning environment, through planning, managing and doing, with initiative being displayed under the direction of the Premises Manager.

The right candidate will:  

·        Be self-motivated, flexible and able to act on own initiative

·        Be able to work flexibly and respond to emergencies

·        Have an organised approach to prioritise work and successfully manage time

·        Have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills

·        Be an effective team member  

·        Be suitably qualified and have relevant experience

Closing Date: Noon Friday 9th June 2023

Shortlisting and Interviews will be held week beginning 12th June 2023

Application Packs can be found on the Lewisham Council Website

Completed applications should be sent to Adeana Roberts – a.roberts@watergate.lewisham.sch.uk

Watergate school takes its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children very seriously. All staff must share this commitment. 

The school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks. This will include relevant checks for individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment Opportunities