Help Create a Safe & Welcoming School | Premises Officer | Southwark

Every successful school starts with someone opening the gates, preparing the site, and ensuring everything is ready before the first child arrives.

We're working with a welcoming and inclusive nursery school in Southwark that is looking to appoint a Premises Officer from September on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and wants to play an important role within a close-knit school community.

Why You'll Love This Role

✔ Friendly and supportive nursery school

✔ Monday to Friday mornings – ideal for work-life balance

✔ Ongoing temporary contract with a September start

✔ Opportunity to become a valued member of a welcoming team

✔ Immediate interviews taking place from next week

The Role

As Premises Officer, you'll be responsible for opening the school each morning and ensuring the site is safe, secure, and ready to welcome children, staff, and families.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening the school each morning

• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs

• Completing routine health and safety checks

• Ensuring the premises remain clean, safe, and well presented

• Reporting maintenance issues where required

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the school site

The school is looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and enjoys working independently.

Previous experience working within a school environment is essential.

Contract & Hours

Location:Southwark

Contract:Ongoing temporary

Start Date:September 2026

Hours:Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 11:30am (20 hours per week)

About the School

You'll be joining a nurturing and inclusive school where children, families, and staff are genuinely valued. The school has created a caring environment built on respect, kindness, and high expectations, with a strong commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Apply

The school is interviewing from next week and is looking to secure the right candidate as soon as possible.

Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone within 24 hours.