Help Keep a Thriving Nursery School Safe | Premises Officer | Southwark

Every child deserves to arrive at a school that's safe, welcoming, and ready for the day ahead.

We're working with a highly supportive nursery school in Southwark that is looking to appoint a Premises Officer for a September start. This is an ongoing temporary opportunity, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Working mornings only, you'll become an important part of the school community, ensuring everything is in place before children, families, and staff arrive each day.

Why You'll Love This Role

✔ Part-time mornings – Monday to Friday

✔ Welcoming and supportive school community

✔ Ongoing temporary contract

✔ Opportunity to make a real impact every day

✔ Interviews taking place from next week

The Role

As Premises Officer, you'll take responsibility for preparing the school each morning and helping to maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening the school and carrying out morning site checks

• Completing basic maintenance and DIY tasks

• Ensuring the site is safe, tidy, and secure

• Carrying out routine health and safety inspections

• Reporting maintenance issues promptly

• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the premises

To be considered, you must have previous experience working within a school environment in a premises, caretaker, or facilities role.

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

The school is passionate about creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Staff work closely with families to build strong relationships and provide an inclusive setting where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and independence from an early age.

The school is interviewing from next week and is keen to appoint 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.