About Us
The Harris Academy Beckenham is a vibrant Science and Enterprise Academy at the heart of the community in Beckenham. There is a culture of high expectations for every student, which underpins every development in the Academy. We have developed flexible and creative approaches to teaching and learning are raising standards for all. A positive ethos is established around our focus on Science and Enterprise through which we are equipping all of our students with the best possible education, ensuring they are fully prepared to succeed in their chosen careers as constructive citizens of the wider society in which they will live and work.
The Academy opened in September 2011 on the site of the predecessor school Kelsey Park Sports College. We have converted to a co-educational Academy, welcoming female students from Year 7. We are increasingly the secondary school of choice in our area, due to and have a thriving student community, including a rapidly increasing sixth form. We secured a judgement of ‘Outstanding' from OFSTED in July 2017 which recognized our relentless pursuit of excellence in all areas.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will lie in the following areas:
- Grounds maintenance, including keeping hard surface areas and paths free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris, grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, and maintenance of sports pitches and other athletic facilities
- Security, including routine and non-routine opening of the buildings and grounds, and availability as a keyholder for telephone call-out out of hours
- Cleaning and building maintenance, including carrying out improvements and maintenance, and reporting any defects
- Lettings, including those in the evenings and at weekends, ensuring that the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition before and after, and being in attendance throughout the letting
- Health and safety, ensuring adequate measures are taken at all times and reporting any breaches or defects
- Fire precautions, including checking equipment and maintaining escape routes
- General tasks including transporting mail and other goods on site, and moving and setting up furniture
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
- Sound training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, or heating systems
- 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 a school or educational establishment with children and young people
- Considerable DIY experience
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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.