Technology Technician - Brooksbank School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Brooksbank School

Closing Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: Ideally Monday 6th July 2026 or as soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a Technology Technician to join our Design & Technology team. This is an exciting and rewarding role supporting the preparation and delivery of engaging, high-quality lessons for students who are enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to achieve. Technology is a highly valued and popular subject within the school community.

We encourage the enjoyment of Technology through the study of a wide range of interesting and challenging projects. The use of key terminology and the application of different technological advances is something we see as key to student academic achievement. As a department, we recognise that applying real world scenarios to design problems is important. Students also enjoy using 2Ddesign and Google Sketchup in our ICT suites. It is important from a cultural capital perspective that we try and bring as much industrial knowledge into the classroom to help inspire students.

The department offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including educational visits, alongside extracurricular clubs including CAD/CAM, Textiles, and Food. Students also participate in internal and external competitions, achieving significant success.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Preparation of equipment and materials both for demonstration and class use.
• Maintenance of workshops and classrooms to ensure a fully resource, safe working environment.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and supporting safe working practices across the department.
• Providing technical support to teaching staff and students during lessons and extracurricular activities. 

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. 

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Rebecca Gvozdenko, our Leadership Co-Ordinator Team via r.gvozdenko@brooksbank.TLT.school .

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.