Job Introduction
Required for: As soon as possible
Location: Dean’s Yard, Westminster School
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours of work: Please read the details below
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Benefits of working at Westminster include:
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Generous School pension scheme
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Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours)
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Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period
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Private medical insurance (opt in)
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Discretionary Christmas shutdown period
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Professional development opportunities
Free school meals are also available when on-site during working hours for the role.
For this role, there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be considered on receipt, and interviews may occur at any stage.
The Reprographics Technician contributes to the delivery of a reliable, high-quality and efficient in-house print and production service for the School. As part of the IT Department, the reprographics and print function supports teaching, learning, administration, events and the wider life of the School through the timely production of printed materials. Working under the direction of the Reprographics Manager, the role is involved in producing a wide range of high-quality items including booklets, teaching resources, programmes for School productions and plays, posters, handouts, event collateral, exam-related materials and other professionally finished printed work.
The role provides additional capacity within this core service and offers the opportunity to develop practical competence in print production, finishing, customer service, equipment use, basic file preparation, materials selection and quality assurance. During the first 12 months, the postholder will be supported to build their confidence and independence through supervised workplace experience, practical guidance and day-to-day involvement in reprographics work.
This is a new role, with the opportunity for the postholder to make the position their own. It may be of benefit to someone who is practically minded, keen to learn and interested in developing hands-on production skills while contributing to a valued service at a leading independent school in the heart of London.
As a member of a supportive and collaborative IT Department, there will also be opportunities to lend assistance to wider IT activity and gain exposure to larger projects, such as annual device rollouts, alongside the core reprographics responsibilities.
The role is required to be on site, primarily based at Westminster Great School, with responsibilities covering reprographics and print support across both Great School and the Under School.
Key Responsibilities
Print Production and Workflow Management
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Contribute to the reprographics workflow, including job intake, preparation, production, finishing and quality checks
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Support staff with routine print requests and seek guidance from the Reprographics Manager where advice on formats, materials or finishing options is required
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Carry out minor layout or file preparation tasks where required to help ensure files are print-ready and suitable for high-quality output
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Check finished materials for presentation, durability and accuracy, particularly for public-facing and high-profile School events
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Contribute to high-volume and deadline-driven reprographics work, including seasonal peaks and School events, under appropriate supervision and as part of the development of practical print production skills
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Handle confidential and sensitive print jobs securely, in line with School safeguarding and data protection policies
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Provide additional reprographics support to the Under School where in-house production assistance is required
Operation and Maintenance of Print Equipment
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Operate digital production printers, multifunction devices (MFDs) and professional finishing equipment used for cutting, binding, folding, perforating, drilling and booklet production
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Set up, adjust and safely operate finishing machinery following appropriate guidance and training
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Carry out routine checks, first-line troubleshooting and basic preventative maintenance on reprographics and finishing equipment
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Report faults or equipment issues promptly and support maintenance visits where required
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Monitor output quality, consumables usage and basic equipment performance, escalating issues where appropriate
Stock, Consumables and Service Support
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Assist with maintaining stock levels of paper, media, binding, laminating materials and other consumables
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Monitor usage and highlight when supplies need to be reordered to support continuity of service
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Support the coordination, organisation and distribution of toner and other printer consumables across the School, helping to maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure print services remain available where needed
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Support the Reprographics Manager and IT Operations Manager with supplier, service provider and maintenance-related activity where required
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Carry out practical tasks linked to procurement, stock management or cost-efficiency initiatives related to print operations
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Where appropriate, gain exposure to wider IT Operations activity, particularly where this relates to print services, MFDs, equipment support, supplier coordination, stock control, device preparation or practical support for larger IT projects
Training, Guidance and Customer Support
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Provide routine guidance and practical advice to teachers and support staff on using MFDs and other print equipment safely and effectively, and on how best to achieve the print, production or finishing outcomes they require, escalating complex queries where needed
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Communicate clearly with staff regarding job requirements, timelines and progress
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Maintain high customer service standards, responding promptly and professionally to requests and queries
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Identify practical opportunities to improve quality, efficiency or sustainability within the reprographics service
Systems, Equipment and Materials
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Digital production printers, multifunction devices, finishing equipment, paper stock, consumables and associated publishing or workflow tools used within the reprographics service
Working hours
This is a full-time role of 35 working hours per week, plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.
During term-time, the standard working pattern for the Reprographics Technician is 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and 08:30 to 13:30 on approximately 20 teaching Saturdays per year. In weeks when Saturday working takes place, the remaining hours are completed across four weekdays, at 7.5 hours per day, with the non-working weekday agreed in advance with the Reprographics Manager.
When Saturday working is not required, including during school holidays, the standard working pattern is 09:00 to 17:00 across five weekdays, comprising 7 working hours per day, unless otherwise agreed with the Reprographics Manager. Start and finish times may be varied by agreement with the Reprographics Manager where this supports service requirements.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Working at Westminster
Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The community is made up of around 750 pupils, 120 teaching staff and 108 support staff.
Our staff are friendly and welcoming, and all newcomers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here.
There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School’s premises are very much treated as a home away from home. School life starts before breakfast and continues way beyond the working day; as a result, there is always a lively atmosphere in and around School and always someone to share a tea and biscuit with in the Common Room. Support staff as much as teaching staff are encouraged to embrace the School’s day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey.
At Westminster we will always select the best candidate for every position. We do know, however, that we can only truly choose the best person on every occasion if a broad and diverse pool of candidates see the job advertised and are encouraged to apply.
As such, we continue to work on how our job roles are encountered, and particularly welcome applications from groups who have traditionally been underrepresented here.
Westminster School is for everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We hope you are encouraged to apply.
The School
Westminster School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 13-18 and girls aged 16-18, with a long history, a distinctive ethos, and a unique sense of place in the very heart of London. Pupils achieve exceptional examination results and entrance to some of the top universities in the world. It is a busy, passionate and purposeful place where independent and deep thinking is enjoyed, encouraged and respected by all, and where holistic excellence is nurtured and valued.
While the School is one of the foremost centres of academic excellence in the country, its commitment to academic life does not make it a hothouse for passing examinations. Pupils’ success at examinations and entry to leading universities is instead a result of their enjoyment of academic enquiry, debate and search for explanation, well beyond published syllabuses. Pupils are intellectually, socially, ethically and politically engaged and our aim is to ensure that their enthusiasm for learning is developed further, allowing them to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them in the future. At Westminster, pupils have the freedom to lead on projects outside of the classroom and embrace a whole range of extra-curricular activities and interests. A host of pupil-led societies take place every week at the School, often with expert guest speakers, and pupils can choose to study an additional language, play an instrument or two, volunteer in local primary schools, row along the Thames, take part in plays and musicals, and much more.
The School’s ethos resides in the enduring values of the liberal tradition reflected in the 1560 Charter of Westminster’s Elizabethan foundation, where it is stated that: ‘the youth which is growing to manhood, as tender shoots in the wood of our state, shall be liberally instructed in good books to the greater honour of the state’. Whilst academic and cultural attainments are highly prized at Westminster, the School is fully committed also to each pupil’s spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing – with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies – and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives.
From September 2028, the School will welcome both girls and boys at 13+ entry, offering a Westminster education to all. By 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre-prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, all year groups at Westminster School and Westminster Under School, from ages four to 18, will be fully co-educational, reflecting the School’s dedication to inclusivity and excellence.
