Site Officer

Manor Drive Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Peterborough is seeking a Site Officer to manage maintenance, security, and care of its facilities. The successful candidate will have previous trade or maintenance experience and work 37 hours per week in shifts agreed upon to meet the school's needs. Applicants must demonstrate strong personal qualities and effective communication skills. This position is vital to support the school's mission as part of a growing MAT dedicated to improving student standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or a related trade is required.
• Candidates must exhibit confidence, integrity, and presence.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, security, and care of the site.
• Work in shifts determined by the Primary Headteacher.

Skills

Previous trade or maintenance experience

Strong personal qualities

Effective communication

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Site Officer

37 hours per week

52 week contract

Grade 5 Point 5

Salary £25,583

For January 2026

Work Hard. Be Kind. Be Brave.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Officer to join Manor Drive Primary Academy to provide maintenance, security and care of the site, buildings and facilities. The ideal candidate will have previous trade or maintenance experience. Working hours are 37 hours per week on a shift pattern. Actual times of work will be agreed with the Primary Headteacher to meet the needs of the school. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought. Consistent and effective communication are required together with the ability to use own initiative.

Manor Drive Primary Academy is part of the Four Cs MAT. This is an exciting time to be joining the MAT as it grows, all schools in the MAT have a common interest in improving the standards for students in Peterborough. The Trust’s vision is to ensure that every student succeeds; build on what learners already know; make learning vivid and real; make learning an enjoyable experience; and enrich students’ learning experience.

Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com Informal queries should be directed to Laura White, PA to the Headteacher at [e-mail]

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 15 December 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.