MEDIA TECHNICIAN

Following a successful Ofsted inspection, and an expansion in student numbers in the sixth form, the school has completed an extensive upgrade to its Media facilities which include a Media Suite with LED Green Screen, Audio Recording Booth and accompanying equipment as well as an Apple Mac Suite and CAD Suite. Additionally, the Engineering department has seen the inclusion of a Mechatronics Workshop.

 The school is now seeking an experienced Media Technician to support both the teachers and students in using the excellent range of facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic individual to join a STEM and Media focused school on the next stage of its curriculum development journey.

Brook 6th Form & Academy is a small school of KS4 and KS5 students, housed in an impressive new building in Barking and Dagenham, located opposite the exciting new Eastbrook film studio complex. The school has excellent transport links, with Dagenham East tube station a short walk away. 

The school is an excellent provision with a stable staff of subject specialists. Students study predominantly STEM subjects, (science, computer science, maths, engineering), with the recent introduction of Media. The school has excellent levels of attendance, with a focused and aspirational student body.

“Pupils demonstrate exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. They work hard and are keen to succeed. They make a positive contribution to the school community” Ofsted, January 2025

“The school is a calm and purposeful environment where all pupils feel safe. They use study spaces effectively to consolidate their learning.” Ofsted, January 2025

Brook 6th Form & Academy is well resourced with world class facilities that enable staff to deliver Quality First teaching to our students through practical activities, as well as traditional classroom based pedagogy. This is an exciting time to be joining the school, with its traditional STEM based subjects moving to excellent, and the broadening of the curriculum to include Media in response to local employment needs

WE OFFER

• A small, friendly school, in a well-resourced, relatively new building
• World class facilities in Engineering and Media
• Classes that are calm and focused
• Motivated and enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
• Supportive team approach to working
• Professional development for all staff

“Staff enjoy working here. They appreciate the school’s consideration of their workload and well-being.” Ofsted, January 2025

 The successful applicant will be able to support both students and staff to use the excellent range of Media resources.

How to apply

Please return your completed application form by email to: e.seiliute@brooksixthform.com 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

Outer London Scale 3-4; £29,436 - £31,611 pro rata (subject to experience) 

Commencement

April 2026 (possibly sooner)

Closing date for applications: 

10:00am, Tuesday 10th February 2026

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.