About Us

Permanent Full time

36 hours per week 

All year round (52 Weeks)

Required: March 2026 

Responsible to: School Business Manager

Furzedown Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and community-focused primary school, committed to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment in which all children can thrive.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and skilled Premises and Site Officer to play a key role in the day-to-day operation, safety and development of our school site. This is an important role within the school, working closely with the School Business Manager, Headteacher and wider staff team to ensure that our buildings and grounds support high-quality teaching, learning and community use.

The Premises and Site Officer will take a hands-on, solution-focused approach to site management, maintenance, health and safety and security, and will contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

The post requires flexibility and, on some agreed days, may involve working a split shift, typically to support early morning opening and later closing of the site. Specific working patterns will be planned in advance and discussed fully at interview, with consideration given to operational needs and work–life balance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of site management, caretaking or building maintenance
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements, including fire safety, legionella and site security
• Is practical, organised and able to work independently using their own initiative
• Can communicate effectively with staff, contractors and visitors
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A well-established and respected leadership and staff team
• A varied and interesting role within a busy, community-focused school
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for training and development
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of the school site

We can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• A well-established and respected leadership and staff team
• A varied and interesting role within a busy, community-focused school
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for training and development
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of the school site

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 020 8672 3480 or by emailing admin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Application Closing Date: 23 February 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Furzedown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment..

Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Furzedown Primary School

Beclands Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9TJ

Telephone: 020 8672 3480

Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils