Glade Academy Address: Knappers Way, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0DA Salary: £17,554 - £17,832 per annum (£24,790 - £25,183 per annum, pro rata) Hours: 27 hours per week, 44 weeks per year (term time 6 weeks) Contract: Permanent, to start on successful completion of the recruitment checks. Reference: 8088 Glade Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Site Officer to join our established team. You will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals. The Site Officer role is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, maintenance, and provision of semi-skilled trade services or activities for school buildings, facilities, and grounds to meet safety and quality standards. Work activities and tasks are both reactive (in response to immediate or unplanned faults) and planned (tasked by the Operations Manager to achieve the estates management and compliance plans) to ensure the work and educational environment, safety, security, and standards are maintained to a high standard in accordance with the school premises operating practices. This role requires the post holder to demonstrate flexibility, as emergency callouts outside of regular working hours may be necessary. We are seeking a practical and motivated individual who can handle a variety of tasks. This physically demanding role involves moving furniture, general DIY, and maintenance. Basic skills in maintenance and a general understanding of health and safety procedures are required, or a willingness to learn. Computer skills are necessary for uploading health and safety data and liaising with suppliers. Skills and Experience Experience of work within semi-skilled trades or maintenance roles. Ability to use tools, plant, equipment, and materials safely and successfully. Ability to undertake general routine repairs and maintenance tasks. Good organisational skills to complete allocated work tasks. A good standard of IT literacy and willingness to use electronic/digital systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance, including COSHH, Risk Assessments for Health and Safety at Work. Ability to solve problems and work independently, with a flexible approach to priorities and complete tasks and work items effectively. What we can offer Friendly and professional colleagues An approachable and skilled leadership team Happy, responsive, and polite pupils with supportive parents A highly trained operations team A commitment to your continuing professional development Wellbeing and mental health support, eye test vouchers, and cycle to work scheme Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.2% employer contributions The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and aspirational Trust Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities. How to apply Please review the job description and person specification (pdf) for full details of this role. Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. Please use this link to go the online application. The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list. If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward. Closing date: 19 December 2025. Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references, and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List. EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part-time or flexible working applicants.