At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the school is safe, secure, and operational while overseeing key site services.
- Company: Join E-ACT, a leading trust transforming educational futures across England.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a people-first culture with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school community and support children's success.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English or willingness to work towards them; relevant maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 32046 - 34811 £ per year.
About this Role
Location: Bourne End Academy
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You'll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.
Bourne End Academy is seeking a proactive, dependable, and hands-on Site Officer to become part of our welcoming and vibrant school community. In this important role, you will help ensure the school remains safe, secure, welcoming, and fully operational, with responsibility for overseeing key site services including security, lighting, heating, and cleaning.
Key responsibilities
- Regular routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lights and firefighting equipment.
- Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services.
- Install, maintain or repair jobs of a minor nature such as plumbing (e.g. leaky taps), joinery (e.g. boarding up broken windows), painting/decorating, plastering, electrical work (e.g. replace faulty lights), etc.
- Actively promote a strong Health and Safety culture across the site teams and the wider academies.
- Monitor all contractors on site and ensure work is completed to the required standard.
Pay range NJC SCP 17-22 £32,046-£34,811 Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Permanent
Qualifications and Skills
- Maths & English GCSE or equivalent or willing to work towards
- Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards IOSH or recognised equivalent Health and Safety qualification
- Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties
Join a trust that is going places! We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
- Financial and Lifestyle: We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
- Professional Growth and Development: We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
- Culture and Wellbeing: Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
Site Officer at E-ACT Bourne End Academy employer: E-ACT
E-ACT Shenley Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff while making a significant impact on the educational landscape. With a strong financial package, including generous leave and pension schemes, alongside a commitment to professional development and a people-first culture, employees are empowered to thrive in a collaborative environment. Join us in shaping the future of education in a supportive and inspiring setting where your contributions truly matter.
