Site Officer
Orchard View Primary Academy, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 7BR38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Provisional start date 8th June 2026- Pending satisfactory clearance of all pre- employment checks
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
3 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,421.00 Annually (Actual) Buckinghamshire Pay Range 2– 3 £26,522 to £31,230 (FTE) Depending on experience Actual estimated gross salary based on 25 hours per week, Range 2 Point 15 - £19,421
Site Officer job summary
Site Officer
Job title:Site Officer
Salary:
Buckinghamshire Pay Range 2- 3 £26,522 to £31,230 (FTE) Depending on experience. Actual estimated gross salary based on 25 hours per week, Range 2 Point 15 - £19,421
Hours:
20-25 hours per week, flexible for the right candidate. Capacity to increase hours as the academy grows. Due to the nature of this role, certain tasks may be required our of hours or at weekends, flexibility required.
Weeks:
52 weeks per annum
Contract type:
Permanent
Closing date:10th May 2026Provisional start date:
June 2026 - pending clearance of all pre-employment checks
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.
As Site Officer you will be part of the wider IFPT estates and premises team, working collaboratively across the Trust and have access to a wide range of development opportunities.
About the Role:
We anticipate the new site will be handed over to IFPT mid-August 2026, therefore the early stages of this role will include supporting site handover and training, supporting with planning and installation projects such as outdoor provision and library installations, and overseeing required documentation, process and procedures required by legislation. A truly unique and exciting opportunity to be part of shaping Orchard View Primary Academy. Moving forward as Site Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of the academy site and buildings. You will ensure that the academy is a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Key responsibilities include:
Opening and closing the academy site, ensuring security at all timesCarrying out routine testing such as fire alarms, manage site maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of the building and grounds
Monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the site
Undertaking regular health and safety checks, including compliance tasks and record keeping
Liaising with contractors and supporting site projects and improvements
Managing deliveries and ensuring safe storage of equipment and materials
Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the academy, including responding to urgent site issues
Assisting with lettings, events and out-of-hours activities where required Monitoring building performance including but not limited to energy and BMS systems
Job description:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are indicative of the tasks of the role; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder will be expected to take on additional responsibilities appropriate to the role as they arise. The job description will be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changes, needs and circumstances of the Trust. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder. Please also refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full Job Description:
- Health and Safety
- Security
- Compliance
- Repairs and maintenance
- Operation of Plant Rooms and Equipment
- Site and Grounds Maintenance
- Knowledge and Skills
- Supervision and Management
- Key contacts and relationships
In return, we offer you:
A brand new, purpose-built academy building, opening in September 2026
The opportunity to help shape a new environment, systems and future direction
A welcoming, inclusive and growing community
Opportunities for training and development within a supportive Trust
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
The chance to be part of a school driven by moral purpose, ambition and excellence
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV's cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position.
For further information please visit our website https://orchardviewprimaryacademy.org/ or to discuss the role further please contact our Head of Academy, Mrs Liz Jones via email: office@ovpa.school
Visits:
Visits to our current setting at Kingsbrook View Primary Academy to meet our Head of Academy, Mrs Liz Jones, are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email: office@ovpa.school or call: 01296 254042 to arrange a visit.
Shortlisting:
Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Interviews will be held on receipt of strong applications
Orchard View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting, and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Orchard View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Orchard View Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 480 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orchard View Primary Academy website
Orchard View opened in September 2025 with 60 pupils across Foundation Stage and a mixed Year 1/Year 2 class and is currently operating from Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, a partner school within the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust. From September 2026, Orchard View will move into a state-of-the-art new building and expand to a capacity of 180 pupils across Foundation Stage, Years 1, 2 and 3.
As the academy grows, we are opening The Glade, our specialist Social, Emotional & Mental Health Additionally Resourced Centre (SEMH ARC), designed to provide a nurturing, structured and therapeutic environment for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The provision will support pupils to re-engage with learning while developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive relationships.
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