We are looking to appoint a Senior Technician for 30 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Liberty Academy. 

Liberty Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the Hull community, where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.

This Senior Technician role will be primarily focused within the Hospitality & Catering/Food area, supporting practical teaching and learning through the preparation, maintenance, and safe operation of specialist equipment and facilities. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality, industry-relevant practical provision for learners.

This role will work, under the direction of the designated person to coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the curriculum. The post holder will be expected to give technical advice, and health & safety advice to teachers, other technicians and pupils/students. They will also assist and support the Director of Learning for Technology in organising when appropriate and carry out risk assessments for technician and classroom activities whilst taking a lead in the specialist subject area relevant to the role.

Liberty Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 30  Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Director of Learning - Technology

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 12 February 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.