Systems Developer

Meridian Trust, Huntingdon, PE28 5TQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February/March 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,152.00 Annually (FTE)

Systems Developer job summary

VACANCY FOR SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

Meridian Trust Core Team

Salary:

Meridian Trust Support Staff

Grade 10 Point 28, £39,152

Hours of work:

37 Hours a week

52 weeks a year

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Systems Developer. This role will work within the growing development team, being part of the software development cycle from interpreting and writing basic design requirement documentation, through to full design, implementation, testing and release. This key role will lead and manage the communications activity of the Trust by delivering our vision on education through the creation of coordinated external and internal communication strategies and campaigns.

The Opportunity

• Develop, configure and maintain applications and workflows using Office 365, Power Apps, Power Automate and SharePoint Online to support processes.
• Support the development of simple business applications and forms to streamline tasks such as admissions, communications, reporting and internal approvals.
• Work with colleagues across the Trust to gather and document requirements translating user needs into clear technical tasks and simple prototype solutions.
• Help ensure that software, online services and custom solutions are implemented in line with the Trust’s IT, security, safeguarding and data protection policies.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in React & Next.js frameworks
• Familiarity with software lifecycle processes and support tools, estimation and quality assurance principles
• Excellent knowledge of Office 365/Azure
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical staff

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 in

- Opportunity 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 benefit local government or Teacher’s 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/.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 35 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

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

Closing date for applications is: 2nd February 2026

Interview to take place on: Week Commencing 2nd February 2026

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

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.

About Meridian Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meridian-trust

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