Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our Level 2 Premises Officer position at West Gate School.
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.
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.
Salary
£26,403 – £28,142 per annum (FTE)
Actual salary: £18,949.52 – £20,197.61 per annum (pro rata)
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 completed application form via eteach and a covering letter outlining the skills and attributes you will bring to the role.
Email: [email protected] (for the attention of Baljit Sahota)
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.
Pay: £26,403.00-£28,142.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
