Director of Computing

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Director of Computing to this Outstanding University Technical College (UTC). The role is new and is part of the planned staff expansion of the extended leadership team at the UTC as we grow from our current 390 students to 450 from September 2017 to 560 in September 2019 (this represents the capacity of the UTC).

The UTC opened in September 2013 in a newly refurbished building which replicates a business environment with state-of–the-art facilities and was judged by Ofsted as Outstanding in every category in May 2015 in only its second year of operation. This is a role that will allow you to truly be part of a forward thinking and developing extended leadership team. This is not only a relatively new school but a new approach to educating 14-19 year olds; which is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades.

All students at UTC Reading specialise in either Engineering or Computer Science; at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist with A levels in Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Product Design, Business, Biology and Chemistry being studied alongside their specialist BTEC Level 3 course in Engineering or Computing with a handful of globally recognised qualifications to prepare them for the workplace. At capacity we will be educating 560 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Computer Science; it will be a truly inspirational environment.

This role will provide you with:

• unparalleled professional development including access to a full suite of professional qualifications including MOS, MTA and AutoDesk
• focussed teaching - only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes
• small class sizes
• passionate students
• opportunities for career development as the UTC grows
• An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Reading then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting the Principal, Joanne Harper, via jessica.bryant@utcreading.org.uk for a more detailed discussion, if required.

Completed application forms and an accompanying supporting letter should be emailed no later than midday on Friday 3rd February 2017 to jessica.bryant@utcreading.org.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 8th February 2017.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

UTC Reading,
Crescent Road,
East Reading,
RG1 5RQ,