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Join Our Team at Brook 6th Form & Academy
Brook 6th Form & Academy is proud to have been recognised by Ofsted (November 2024) for its Outstanding provision in behaviour and attitudes, as well as Outstanding personal development. Our Good judgement for the quality of education, leadership and management, and sixth form provision reflects a thriving, ambitious learning environment where students are supported to excel both academically and personally.
As a University Technical College based in Dagenham East—just a short walk from the tube station—Brook specialises in STEM, engineering, and creative digital technologies. Our employer-led curriculum offers students a purposeful and practical education that prepares them for university, apprenticeships, and industry careers.
We are a small, inclusive school where staff have the opportunity to make a real impact. Our culture values professional autonomy, collaboration, and innovation in teaching. Whether you're an experienced educator or early in your career, you'll find Brook to be a supportive and forward-thinking place to grow.
If you're excited by the opportunity to be part of a school where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive, we welcome your application.
Engineering Workshop Technician
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Workshop Technician to join the Engineering teaching team at Brook 6th Form & Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who is passionate about enabling young people to achieve. The role is to support teachers and students in the engineering workshop environment, and includes the confident use and maintenance of a wide range of engineering machinery.
Brook 6th Form & Academy is housed in an impressive, relatively new building, in Barking and Dagenham. The geographical location in which the school is located is rapidly changing, making it an exciting time to join. The school is located opposite, the soon to be opened, Eastbrook Film studio complex. There are excellent transport links, with Dagenham East tube station a short walk away.
Working across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, this is an opportunity for a hard-working committed professional to work with students who are passionate about STEM and Media subjects. You will be working in a supportive, nurturing culture, that sets high expectations of educational outcomes, whilst supporting students to fulfil their academic potential, and achieve their goal of a STEM or Media destination, progressing to university or an apprenticeship.
WE OFFER
- A small, friendly school, in a well-resourced, relatively new building
- World class facilities in Engineering and Media
- Classes that are small, calm and focused
- Motivated and enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
- Supportive team approach to working
- Professional development for all staff
How to apply
Complete your application form via TES website, Click here to apply.
CVs will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks
Confirmation of appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and occupational health check.
References
Confirmation of appointment is also subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Salary
Scale 5: £16,258
Subject to experience. For an exceptional candidate, there is the potential for additional responsibilities.
Commencement
As soon as possible
Closing date for applications:
10:00am, Friday 27th June 2025
Visits and informal discussions
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, in the first instance please
contact Kieva Mussington k.mussington@brooksixthform.com or telephone 0203 773 4670
Brook 6th Form & Academy is a Partnership Learning. Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Please note if you have not been invited in for interview by the interview date on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.