Director of Engineering & Technology
UTC Warrington
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive +£3K Recruitment and Retention payment
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2023
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2023
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic Director of Engineering & Technology to join our extended leadership team. A passion for teaching and leading engineering and technology and the ability to motivate young people are among the qualities we seek.
In particular, we are seeking an aspirational leader who is passionate about:
· Promoting outstanding achievement at all levels across the UTC;
· Working closely with university and employer partners to deliver a curriculum that addresses the disconnect between industry and education, specifically in the local context;
· Implementing an engineering and technology curriculum that will provide students with a competitive edge in the employment market or university application process;
· Accelerating learning for students at KS4, particularly the most able students who haven’t been stretched and challenged at KS3;
· Leading and delivering a post 16 engineering curriculum that stretches both academic and technically minded students, as well as developing softer skills, ensuring that students are career ready;
· Outstanding teaching and learning being at the heart of driving successful outcomes for students.
In addition, the post holder will be:
· A consistently outstanding / good teacher;
· Have a passion for engineering and technology with the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities;
· Lead the engineering faculty in providing a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential regardless of any academic or social and emotional barriers;
· Have a desire to develop excellence and be an outstanding teacher whilst leading others;
· Be a committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
· Have high expectations of students in relation to standards of achievement and behaviour,
· Innovative in the development, implementation and improvement of schemes of work which encapsulate key college learning strategies;
· Monitor the progress of students including those requiring additional support and challenge them to ensure students are engaged in their learning and achieve success;
· A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular programme in order to enhance the student experiences;
· A motivational and resilient leader capable of leading and delivering whole college improvement initiatives
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About UTC Warrington
UTC Warrington opened in September 2016 and was first inspected by Ofsted in May 2019 and secured a ‘Good’ judgement in all areas. UTC Warrington aims to become an Outstanding institution by our next Ofsted inspection.
Our key focus is to support young people in preparing for the world of work, develop technical skills, and to find meaningful careers – apprenticeships, university or employment. Manchester Metropolitan University collaborated with employers such as Sellafield Ltd to create the UTC, providing students with valuable relationships and experiences within the STEM industry in the North West and beyond.
We are a school and sixth form, with a strong focus and vision that prepares students for a high-quality role within science, technology and engineering. Our students study academic subjects, with a range of GCSEs and post-16 qualifications. We also offer the opportunity for students to focus on developing their technical knowledge and skills and to work directly with the region’s employers. From September 2023 we began offering T-levels in engineering and manufacturing, construction design and surveying, laboratory sciences and digital support services. In preparation for the delivery of T-levels, the UTC is investing £1.7 million to further enhance its technical facilities.
Our dedicated personal development programme encourages students to challenge themselves by using their skills in listening, speaking, problem-solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork in all aspects of their UTC career. Combined with opportunities to take part in high-quality enrichment (cadets, NCS, student leadership, sport), our young people are ready for the world of work.
Our UTC has fantastic facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Students have contact with industry professionals and teachers with strong industry experience, progressing onto world-class degrees and apprenticeship opportunities. We are incredibly proud of the destinations for our learners. The UTC is currently ranked 11th out of 2270 providers nationally for progression onto higher and degree apprenticeships. Employer engagement is a real strength of the UTC where they regularly support learners with live projects, master classes and meaningful industry placements.
UTCs are government-funded schools that teach 14–19-year-old students technical and scientific subjects with a new approach; they are educating the inventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow.
UTC Warrington – Where technical learning leads to outstanding destinations.
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