Site Officer - Orchard View Primary Academy
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
A truly unique and exciting opportunity to be part of shaping Orchard View Primary Academy. 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 the academy is a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Term time only: No
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: Part time, 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 2026
Interviews to be held: Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.
Provisional start date: June 2026 – pending clearance of all pre-employment checks
About us
At Orchard View Primary Academy, we are creating a vibrant new learning community where strong relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Through meaningful partnerships and a shared passion for learning, we empower everyone to grow with confidence, meet challenge with determination and strive for excellence.
As a brand-new academy, this is a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning — a school shaped by strong values, high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every learner.
Orchard View first opened this academic year in September 2025, with 60 pupils: a Foundation Stage class and a mixed Y1/Y2 class. Due to planning delays, Orchard View opened within Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, a neighbouring partner academy of Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust.
From September 2026, Orchard View Primary Academy will move into a state-of-the-art new building, designed to support outstanding teaching, learning and wellbeing. We will expand to a capacity of 180 pupils across Foundation Stage, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. As the academy grows, we are excited to expand our team and welcome new staff who are passionate about helping to shape our culture, curriculum and future success. We strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives and secure successful futures.
Website: https://orchardviewprimaryacademy.org/
About the role
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 times
• Carrying 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
Person Specification: Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack
About you
Does this sound like you?
• You take pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment
• You are practical, hands-on and confident in carrying out a range of maintenance tasks
• You have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and compliance
• You are proactive, reliable and able to work independently using your initiative
• You are organised and able to prioritise a varied workload effectively
• You are approachable and enjoy being part of a school community
• You remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to unexpected situations
• You demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a strong work ethic
• You embrace new challenges and enjoy being part of building something new
• You will model our PRIDE values, at all times
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
Other information
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 expects 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
