Premises Officer - Full-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5448-474S
• Posted:19/12/2025
• Pay:Up To £26,753.00
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:05/01/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Our Team as a Premises Officer

Location: Herne Bay High School
Hours: 37 hours per week / Shift pattern plus on-call rota
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £26,262 per annum (HBHS Band 6)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a reliable, practical, and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? Herne Bay High School is seeking a Premises Officer to join our dedicated site team and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working as part of a close-knit team. You will work closely with the Premises Manager and senior leaders to ensure the school site is safe, secure, well maintained, and ready to support learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school site, including opening and closing buildings
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks
• Monitor and maintain health and safety standards across the site
• Assist with setting up rooms for exams, events, and school activities
• Liaise with contractors and supervise works on site when required
• Carry out regular site checks of buildings and grounds
• Support emergency procedures and respond to callouts as part of the on-call rota

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience in premises, caretaking, maintenance, or a similar role
• Be practical, hands-on, and able to work independently
• Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Be reliable, flexible, and able to manage a varied workload
• Have strong communication skills and work well as part of a team
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Pension Scheme
• Supportive Team: Work in a friendly and collaborative environment
• Training & Development: Opportunities to develop skills and gain further qualifications
• Varied Role: No two days are the same

How to Apply

To apply send you completed application form to jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org. 

Safeguarding Commitment

Herne Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice.

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jemma Lowry
• Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
• Telephone: (01227) 361221
• Email: jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safer Recruitment Policy Statement
• Safeguarding Recruitment Statement