Job Description

Ryburn Valley High School

Calderdale
21,203 - 21,880 per year

Salary:

Band C (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary: 21,203 - 21,880

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

03 November 2025

Apply by:

29 September 2025

Job overview

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Salary:

Band C (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary: 21,203 - 21,880

Contract Terms:

Permanent, Term time only

Hours:

37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 15:30 and Friday 07:30 - 15:00

Closing Date:

Monday 29 September 2025 at 9am

Start Date:

3 November 2025





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

We are seeking to appoint a Technology Technician to join our Design & Technology team, this will be an exciting and stimulating role where you will support with both preparation and during the delivery of lessons to students who are keen to learn and achieve. Technology is popular amongst students and enjoys high esteem 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 enjoy using the google classroom suite in lessons and for completing homework. It is important from a cultural capital perspective that we try and bring as much industrial knowledge into the classroom as possible to make links.

The Technology department always seeks opportunities to enhance student learning through educational visits to New Designers and Leeds University, extra-curricular clubs such as the CAD CAM club and Textiles and Food clubs. We get involved in many competitions, both within and beyond school and have had considerable successes. The department runs an eco team that combines members of the school council across year groups along with school ambassadors. We promote environmental responsibility throughout the schemes of work we teach.

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 well-stocked, safe working environment Following health & safety procedures and applying these across the department Provide support to both the teacher and the students in lessons and any extra-curricular activities

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate, supportive and forward-looking team under the direction and with the support of the Head of Technology. At Ryburn Valley High you'll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

Benefits:

Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team Staff development through appraisal and CPD Free Parking Cycle to Work Scheme Eye Care Home & Technology Scheme Rewards and discounts GP Online and Prescription Service Your Care Wellbeing package Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
If our school sounds like a place you would like to be join and where 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, then we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school


If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

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.
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About

Ryburn Valley High School

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Ryburn Valley High School

St. Peters Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX6 1DG
United Kingdom

+44 1422 832070###

A COLOURFUL WORLD

Would you like to work at a remarkable, high performing and popular comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Calderdale, West Yorkshire?



Ryburn is a really special school with a well-deserved reputation for providing an education which develops students' character and passions as well as strong academic results. Our core purpose is to inspire our 1500 students with a love of learning, a zest for life and a genuine confidence to excel in a colourful world.



We do all this through our amazing staff, in and outside the classroom, and across the trust. Staff who put passion, care, and creativity at our heart, backed up with highly effective teaching strategies, and underpinned with mutual support and collaboration. Schools can be intense places to work, and we always aim to put 'staff first', recognising that a focus on staff wellbeing and development benefits everyone.



Say yes to new adventures. Join our team.

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Location:

Ryburn is set in a stunning location in the hills of beautiful Calderdale with amazing countryside right on the doorstep, as well as easy access to urban culture and excitement in Halifax, Leeds and Manchester. It's a great place to live and provides many opportunities for students.

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Did you know:

You might have seen Ryburn on Happy Valley series 3 on the BBC, where the school served as the location for Ryan's school. Or series 6 of CBBC's 'Our School' which followed year 7 settling into their new school. The school holds many accolades including the Artsmark Platinum, Unicef's Rights Respecting School status, the Character Kitemark Plus and not forgetting a Guinness World Record for the largest toast mosaic.

Find out more

by reading our job pack, visiting our website or following us on social media.


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PART OF TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST

Our school is proud to be part of Together Learning Trust, a close family of local schools in Calderdale and Kirklees. We are driven by a shared commitment to providing magical learning experiences for our children and a belief that all of them can achieve great things.



Being part of a supportive trust brings many benefits to the school, staff and students. Working in collaboration supports our schools to be better. We cherish our staff, support their wellbeing and enable them to flourish. Through the professional development of leaders and staff, effective curriculum development, robust quality assurance, mutual support and great governance, by working together we demonstrate meaningful and sustainable improvements in our schools. Our aim is to become the best at getting better.



For everyone involved in our Trust our mission is simple. To Grow, Excel, and Learn Together.



Discover the benefits of working for Together Learning Trust by visitingwww.togetherlearningtrust.co.uk/jobs and explore the rest of our website to find out what we're all about.

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