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: 2^nd February 2026 

Interview to take place on: Week Commencing 2^nd 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.