Job Reference EDV/2026/ECS/42170 Location Pretoria Road, Canning Town, London, Greater London, E16 4NP Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full-Time Salary Scale 4/Point 7-10 (30,288.00 - 31,611.00) Closing Date 11:59pm, 16th Feb 2026 Start Date TBC Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) TBC About this Role Based at: Eastlea Community School Reports to: Premises Manager Monday to Friday Week 1: 7am - 3pm Week 2: 10:30am - 6:30pm Main duties and responsibilities To use the school’s IT premises compliance tools (e.g. iAM Compliant) to check when jobs have been logged by staff and to update the jobs either during completion or following completion, as appropriate. To be responsible for the planned and ad hoc maintenance to ensure compliance. Upkeep of the premises, the buildings, their non-curricular contents and grounds including, determining in accordance with established guidelines whether repairs/maintenance should be undertaken directly or to request contract services. To be responsible for deciding priorities for handyperson works required at the establishment. To be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, heating and water services on the premises, including lifts, and to ensure safe levels of lighting, heating and ventilation are maintained. To liaise with the relevant sections with regard to queries concerning the level of service provided, to contribute to the monitoring and regular review of all major contracts and services provided to the establishment. Carry out appropriate duties in relation to the grounds; eg. watering, weeding, planting, pruning etc. To carry out a wide range of handyperson duties using various skills. 8. To maintain and / or improve the school décor (both internally and externally). 9. To deal with any emergencies (caused by accidents, vandalism etc) as they arise. To assist the Premises manager with the overall security arrangements of the premises including ensuring that staff are aware of the Health & Safety guidance and procedures on security and the use of alarm systems. To assist in maintaining compliance of the premises in a safe and healthy condition, ensuring the maintenance of fire and other safety equipment and of first aid and emergency equipment, the safe storage of any potentially harmful materials and that there is appropriate and effective signposting. To work on one's own initiative, particularly during school holiday periods and in emergencies, taking all necessary action to ensure the security and maintenance of the premises / site; to liaise with other services; to provide appropriate information to the head of establishment as required. To deputise for the Premises Manager in their absence. Such other duties, within the competence of the postholder, which may be required, reasonably from time to time. Undergo any specified training to ensure responsibilities are carried out in a safe manner. Other requirements : This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. We recognise that staff at our school play a particularly important role as they are in a position to identify concerns early and provide help for children to prevent concerns from escalating. All staff are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘ it could happen here ’ where safeguarding is concerned. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members must always act in the best interests of the child. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Newham Community Learning has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both its services to the community and in its employment of people, and expects all staff to understand and to promote its policies in their work. DATA PROTECTION UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 control how personal information is used by our Trust. Everyone responsible for handling and using personal data has to follow strict rules called 'data protection principles', which apply to any and all data concerning a living individual. An introduction to data protection is provided in our induction systems; refresher training is also provided. Staff are required to seek advice from the leadership team should they have any queries regarding the processing of personal data of fellow members of staff, children or parents. Equal Opportunities The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided.