Site Officer

Required from the end of September/early October 2026

Hours per week: 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, early morning and late afternoon/early evening split shift

Actual Salary: £16,055 - £17,390 (Grade 6, Points 7-12) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale

We have a great opportunity for a reliable, dedicated part-time Site Officer to join our supportive, friendly team at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy. This post involves a regular morning and late afternoon/early evening shift at the school including unlocking/securing the school building plus general maintenance and upkeep of the school site. There may be an element of out of hours work, on occasions. Proficient ICT skills would be an advantage as a variety of computerised software packages are used to manage health and safety compliance.

The opportunity

• Part-time hours which offer greater flexibility around other commitments
• Working as part of a friendly team in conjunction with other Trust site staff
• Regular training/professional development to develop new skills

The ideal candidate

• Has some experience of working in a maintenance role
• Has knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work
• Possesses proficient ICT skills to manage software packages e.g. 'IAMCompliant'
• Dedicated and reliable approach and can work under own initiative
• Maintains high professional standards
• Has an understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is a happy and hardworking school and we are proud to be based in Little Downham. Our aim is to ensure that the children flourish in each community that they belong to - their family, school and wider. Everyone at Downham Feoffees works together as a team to teach and to learn. Downham Feoffees is proud of the part it plays within our local community and values the hard work and support provided by parents/carers and their families, plus the Friends of Downham Feoffees (FODA) and our Academy Council. We enjoy a close partnership with The Lantern Primary School, situated close by in Ely, and benefit from working as a team across the two sites.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:-

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing

Opportunities to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined local government pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2026 by 9am

Interviews will be held: Week beginning 7th September 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.