Assistant Developer (maternity cover) in London

Fixed-term until October 2027 to cover a maternity leave.

Salary: £43,287.43 per annum.

Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with an hour unpaid lunch break.

Location: London.

Job Introduction:

Required for: September 2026.

Contract: full-time, fixed-term until October 2027 to cover a maternity leave.

Benefits of working at Westminster School include:

• Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period.
• Discretionary Christmas shutdown period.
• Private medical insurance (opt in).
• 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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Developer to assist in the maintenance and development of the School’s online systems across Westminster School. This role will help the post holder to develop and build their existing skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Day-to-day:

Supervised by the Senior Developer, you will:

• Develop and maintain the School’s Classic Management Information System.
• Work closely with the Helpdesk Manager to determine and respond to end-user requirements and devise and implement project plans.
• Develop and maintain internal systems (including Admissions, Visiting Music Teachers Billing System and Trip Management System).
• Collate and maintain technical documentation as required.

The role also works closely with the wider I.T. Department, Admissions Team and Music Department.

Further key responsibilities include:

Systems:

• Develop and maintain the School’s core Management Information System (MIS).
• Maintain an academic year planner, highlighting key dates related to our online systems (e.g. Admissions closure dates).
• Maintain and enhance the Visiting Music Teachers (VMT’s) Billing System and the Expeditions and Trip Management System.
• Collaborate in delivering end-user support for the School’s MIS and related applications.
• Design and implement new applications integrated with the School’s MIS to enhance usability.

Helpdesk:

• Complete relevant tasks as appropriate or as directed by the Senior Database and Intranet Developer.
• Provide first-line and second-line user support.
• Respond to reported emergencies outside of office hours on a “best endeavour” basis (time off in lieu will be given).

Administration:

• Provide training and documentation to end-users as required.
• Maintain technical documentation relating to School Intranet and database systems.
• Provide administrative support to staff, such as data analysis, and other reports from school databases as required.
• Develop and maintain Admissions Systems for all entry points (11+, 13+ and 16+).
• Maintain code repositories in GitHub ensuring version control and compliance aligns with best practice.
• Advise the Software Engineering Lead regarding future technology options.
• Undertake other such duties as the Senior Database and Intranet Developer, Director of IT and/or Software Engineering Lead might reasonably require, including providing cover for other members of the IT Department.

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.

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.

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.