West Gate School is a popular, over-subscribed special school for pupils aged 4–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, complex needs and challenges. We are proud of our friendly and supportive school community.
Salary
£26,403 – £28,142 per annum (FTE)
Actual salary: £18,949.52 – £20,197.61 per annum (pro rata)
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Premises Officer to oversee the day-to-day running of our school site, ensuring a safe, secure and well-maintained environment. You will be a key holder responsible for school facilities, including the hydrotherapy pool, sports hall and community lettings.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained; act as a key holder including opening, closing and alarm response; carry out basic repairs and planned/reactive maintenance; oversee contractors and cleaning to ensure high standards; support health and safety compliance and site checks; prepare facilities for school use and lettings; and respond promptly to site issues and emergencies.
Why Join West Gate School?
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive staff team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including counselling and physiotherapy
• Local authority benefits, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
• Free parking and staff facilities on site
Working Pattern:
30 hours per week – 40 weeks per year (38 weeks term time + 2 weeks additional)
• Saturday & Sunday: 08:00 – 18:30
• Tuesday & Thursday: 14:00 – 19:30
Flexibility required; hours may vary to cover holidays (site open 07:00 – 19:30).
Start Date: 24 August 2026
Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 24 July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 5 August 2026
How to Apply:
Please submit a online application form and a covering letter outlining the skills and attributes you will bring to the role.
West Gate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.