We are an 'Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. With our new Sixth Form that opened last year, we will soon have a full cohort of students aged 11-18.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.

You will work under the management of the Premises Manager to ensure the effective organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the Academy premises, paying particular attention to the following:

• To maintain the Academy in a good state of repair and cleanliness.
• To perform the inspection of premises and the identification of those areas which require attention either in the long or short term.
• To ensure that the relevant Health and Safety guidelines are observed in conjunction with the Premise Manager, and that immediate action is taken where possible to avoid injury or damage. Inform the Premises Manager of any defect or actions which may place at risk staff, pupils or visitors to the Academy.
• To deputise for the Premises Manager in his/her absence.
• To complete break lunch duties as required.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of an educational environment
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for fire safety, legionella and electrical installations
• Experience supervising contractors when undertaking servicing and repairs
• Competent maintenance skills in areas such as decoration, repairs, plumbing, cleaning and grounds maintenance
• The ability to undertake basic repairs and fault finding
• The ability to setup and take down classroom areas including moving of furniture
• The ability to undertake cleaning to a good standard
• A responsible attitude to health and safety and to promoting safe working practices
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to prioritise work and remain organised
• The ability to work under pressure
• Generosity of spirit and a sense of humour
• Flexibility in approach to completion of work
• A can do attitude and flexibility in getting tasks completed
• High expectations regarding the standards of cleanliness and safety for the academy
• A strong work ethic and capacity for hard work

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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.