Head of English
Lincoln UTC
Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2016
Job overview
Lincoln UTC is home to the latest teaching methods. This enables students from a variety of backgrounds to fulfil their ambitions of working within local, national and international businesses specialising in the fields of Science, Engineering and Computer Science. Whether they wish to be professional engineers and scientists or technicians and operators, Lincoln UTC is the environment to gain the best academic and technical educational opportunities. Our stimulating and technologically advanced classrooms inspire our students and enable them to thrive on our knowledge and experiences.
During what is now our third year of operation we are looking to appoint a Head of English who has strong leadership skills and a passion for achievement in teaching. English is a key skill required for careers in any industry and we are seeking a leader to work creatively with all our departments to promote a real life understanding of Literacy and English. There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidate to co-ordinate the wider literacy based subjects, such as Business Studies and Geography.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for students, have high professional standards and a proven track record of success at GCSE and A Level. They will have the array of skills needed to develop a developing and ambitious department. They will be responsible for delivering excellent departmental leadership, high quality lessons and take a leading role in developing literacy across the UTC. In return the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary as well as a responsibility payment for this role.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to Lincoln UTC, please contact Dr Mackenzie on (01522) 775990.
For an application pack please contact HR@lincolnutc.co.uk.
Closing Date: Noon Monday 3 October 2016.
Lincoln UTC,
Lindum Road, Lincoln
LN2 1PF
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About Lincoln UTC
We are not selective, but we are not for everyone. Our challenging technical, practical and academic curriculum is not an easy option. We have a very mature, calm and purposeful learning environment, and require students to be fully committed to our approach.
The UTC prepares students for a seamless transition into the workplace and for this reason we operate a longer working day than most schools. Our hours begin at 8.45am and finish at 4.15pm, with a 20 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch. All required work is completed within this time frame therefore we do not issue formal homework.
We do not have a uniform but expect our students to dress accordingly in business attire. We also do not operate a bell. Students are expected to effectively manage themselves, as they would at university or in employment, and arrive at lessons on time and ready to learn.
Our behaviour policy is consistent and has clear boundaries, therefore disruption is rare and students treat our business environment with the respect it deserves.
We have fewer students and smaller class sizes than most ‘ordinary’ schools, and for this reason lessons are less chaotic. Teachers have time to help everyone individually, which leads to the development of positive and supportive relationships between the students and the staff.
Attendance is in excess of 97% for all year groups, which is exceptionally strong. Students are happy and proud to be part of our community. They enjoy coming to the UTC and want to attend regularly.
Our vision is to ensure that every student develops the skills required to secure the next step of their chosen career, either at university or in employment. In order to achieve this, we place an explicit focus on skill development and the acquisition of the traits of the ideal learner. It pervades all that we do and the ways in which students are encouraged to learn.
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