IT Tecnician

2 weeks ago


Huddersfield, United Kingdom Huddersfield Grammar School Kirklees Full time

**Huddersfield Grammar School**
Kirklees**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent**Start date**:

01 September 202527 August 2025**Job overview**:
**Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid**

**About the School - Huddersfield Grammar**
We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on pupil wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do.
Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School.
Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our pupils to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Technician to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools, in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.**About the role**
As the IT Support Technician, you’ll be the friendly and approachable face of IT at our school, supporting staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and building positive relationships with users.
Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a school or education setting and will be confident in providing 2nd and 3rd line support.To view a full job description, click here

**Who we are looking for**:

A confident IT professional with a strong technical background in 2nd and 3rd line support and experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within a school environment.You’ll be approachable, patient, and able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users, with a calm and professional manner when supporting both staff and students.-
**Benefits at Cognita**:

- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Aviva Pension
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- Excellent Holiday Allowance
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development

**How to Apply**- Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.***:
**Recruiter contact**:
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**About**Huddersfield Grammar School**:
**Huddersfield Grammar School**
- Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 4QX
United Kingdom
- +44 1484 424549Huddersfield Grammar School is one of the leading independent schools in West Yorkshire. It is set in beautiful woodland surroundings and a warm, kind and purposeful feel permeates the whole community.

As a co-educational, all-through school, we pride ourselves on our dedication to developing the whole child every bit as much as our strong examination results, and encourage our students to be future-focused, to aim high in all they do, and to make the most of the breadth of opportunities offered to them.

Attentive pastoral care lies at the heart of our success and we go to great lengths to ensure that every child feels valued, enjoys school life and achieves more than they thought possible. With no more than 20 pupils in a class, learning is individualised to meet every child’s needs, and our modern facilities boast the latest technology.

Our comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs and activities range for ballet to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, our sports teams rival the best schools in the region and regular drama and music productions are staged for all ages. One-in-four of our children learn a musical instrument, and a nature trail, Forest School space and mud kitchen ensure that our youngest pupils can explore the natural world freely in a safe learning environment.

Huddersfield Grammar currently caters for over 520 pupils between the ages of 3-16 and has enjoyed impressive growth in recent years. In 2007, the school became part of the Cognita Group, a global education partnership of 67 schools across Europe, Latin America and South East Asia, and has enjoyed over £3.5m investment i