We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic Premises and Support Services Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our dedicated support team at The Westminster School—a Special School catering for 300 pupils aged 7 to 19 years with moderate learning difficulties. This is a temporary role to cover a period of maternity leave, and we are looking for someone who can quickly integrate into the team and help maintain the smooth and safe running of the school premises. The successful candidate will be highly organised, practical, and have good IT and communication skills. GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C (or equivalent) are essential. A strong background in premises or facilities management, caretaking, or site supervision is desirable. While school experience is not essential, a willingness to adapt and respond to the needs of a busy educational environment is key. In this varied role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management and upkeep of the school site, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Duties will include site security, routine maintenance, health and safety checks, managing contractors, supporting events, and working collaboratively with other staff to meet the operational needs of the school. You will report to the School Executive Manager and work alongside the wider support and leadership teams. A flexible, solution-focused approach is essential, as is the ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations. The school benefits from a supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority, and the local community. Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/ofsted/statutory-policies/. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. For more details and an application form please visit https://thewestminsterschool.co.uk/our-school/vacancies-at-the-tws/ Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2 nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Working Hours: 37 hrs per week, Term time plus 8 days Salary : Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£26,409 - £30,060 p.a) Actual Salary £23,869 - £27,516 p.a. Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2025