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Teacher of Sociology

Teacher of Sociology

Thomas Telford UTC

Wolverhampton

  • Expired
Salary:
Teachers MPS or UPS
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
February 2019
Apply by:
23 November 2018

Job overview

West Midlands UTC is looking for inspirational staff to help shape an innovative approach to education.   

About Us 

We are a brand new school for 14-18 year olds. The University Technical College (UTC) has been set up to help create the innovators, designers, architects and construction professionals of the future.  West Midlands UTC is situated in a brand new, purpose-built building in Wolverhampton city centre at our Springfield Campus. The UTC buildings form the first stage of the £100 million regeneration of the Springfield Campus led by the University of Wolverhampton to form a national centre of excellence for Architecture and the Built Environment.   

The Role  

This is a maternity cover position, for one day a week or possibly more.  We are looking to provide some cover for  A Level  Sociology classes in both years 12 and 13.  

Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds, from both education and industry.   

We are always looking to appoint outstanding Teachers to be part of our successful team.   In return the UTC offers:   

• Exceptional teaching environment 

• Competitive salary 

• Working in collaboration with Thomas Telford School MAT 

• Close links with the University of Wolverhampton    

Find out more 

As well as exploring our website and taking a ‘virtual tour’ you might like to arrange to visit the UTC where you will have the chance to meet with the Principal, Av Gill, and other members of the team to discuss the position. If you would like to arrange this or to speak to Av directly please call 01902 872180   

To Apply 

In the first instance please contact Jayne Round at the UTC  for an informal chat before completing our application form.

T: 01902 872180   

E: jayne.round@wmcutc.co.uk    

Interviews to be arranged asap   

The UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the UTC.

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Our Vision

Thomas Telford UTC has been established to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future

Mission Statement

We are proud to announce the inception of a new school from the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust that opened to Year 7 students in September 2020, which sees the collaboration of the Outstanding Thomas Telford School with the West Midlands UTC, judged by Ofsted to be Good with Outstanding features. The strengths of the two schools have come together to offer students a truly ground-breaking opportunity.

You will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.

Thomas Telford UTC is one of only two 11-18 University Technical Colleges in the country. Over the past 4 years we have recruited into Year 10 and Year 12. These students were joined by our first cohort of Year 7 students in September 2020. We are significantly over-subscribed in Year 7. We are based at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus on the edge of the city centre with plans for significant expansion of the school building over the coming year.

Our Offer

• Broad and balanced curriculum

• Strong emphasis on STEAM subjects

• Superb Learning Environment

• Excellent enrichment opportunities

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Unrivalled academic and technical education

• Real life research and development projects

• Extensive support from the University of Wolverhampton

We expect great things from our students; teachers and parents work together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.

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