Senior Technical Officer
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS20 8DT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Technical Officer to manage the day-to-day operations of the School’s ICT & Data landscape. This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis working all-year round. Core working hours are 37 per week, 8:00am – 16:00pm, Monday to Friday. The right candidate will have a strong background in desktop and network support, with an ability to provide a dynamic service to our staff and young people.
We are a value driven organisation. Our key aims, core values of care, aspiration, growth and success sit behind everything we do. The successful candidate for the role will share in our child centred approach to care and ambitious aspirations for their growth and success.
Guiseley School is full of exceptional young people. We have an active, visible leadership team, and a committed staff body. We are committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development programme for all staff.
Our new school site was recently completed in March 2023, offering state of the art buildings and an excellent working environment.
This role is offered on a permanent basis from October 2026. Start dates can be flexible for the right candidate. Full application details are available via our website: https://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/vacancies
All applications to be posted or emailed to: hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk
Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 30th September 2026
Interviews: w.c 5th October 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and upholding fundamental British values and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We seek to promote diversity and equality of opportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, race, marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. We also promote and practice the key Fundamental British Values to both staff and pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Staff Benefits
• Access to the school’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for all staff, including:
o Free counselling sessions
o Wellbeing support
• Access to the school’s benefit portal VivUP for discounts and vouchers on spending
• Free on-site parking, with competitive electric Car Charging rates
• Additional non-contact period for Teaching Staff
• Eligibility for Bluelight and DiscountsForTeachers
• Bike storage for those who wish to cycle to work
• On-site school catering
• Competitive local government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers Pension for Teaching Staff
• State-of-the-art facilities:
o Fully curated art studios and professional recording suites
o A brand-new, all-weather AGP, as well as an established sports hall, and activity studio
o A high-spec auditorium for showcasing events.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.