Lead Practitioner - Engineering
UTC Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1 (£35,000 ) – L6 (£43,000)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2017
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2017
Job overview
Lead Practitioner - Engineering
Are you a current or Aspiring Lead Practitioner looking for a new role within a rapidly developing new school and interested in becoming a part of what is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades?
UTC Oxfordshire is currently looking to appoint an additional innovative, dynamic and passionate teacher to lead and support innovation and develop Engineering within the UTC.
The successful applicant will join the UTC as it grows and develops into its third year. The two current post-holders have taken on additional roles in our expanding Leadership team. It is expected that the successful applicant will be ready to have a whole school impact aspiring to senior leadership and beyond.
UTC Oxfordshire opened in September 2015 in Didcot. It admits up to 600 boys and girls aged 14 to 19 living in the catchment area. UTC specialises in sciences and engineering, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum. We benefit from the support of local employers and three leading universities who enrich and enhance our unique curriculum offer. After a successful opening phase, we are currently oversubscribed.
UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.
We can offer you:
· An exciting opportunity to work as a growing and supportive team
· An environment where the focus is upon high quality teaching and employment outcomes
· A unique curriculum where Engineering is a core specialist subject, outstanding facilities and cutting edge ICT and technology to support learning.
· An opportunity to develop you teaching career with the possibility of moving into senior leadership either at the commencement of post or as the role develops
· Close links with industry partners in developing curriculum and extra curriculum opportunities · Unparalleled professional development
· Focussed teaching - only KS4 and KS5 classes
· Small class sizes Passionate students
· Fully supported laptop provided with latest software to simplify your workload
The successful candidate will need to:
· Be an outstanding classroom practioner
· Have excellent communication and leadership skills
· Develop areas of our existing engineering offer to ensure improved progression from Ks4 to Ks5.
· Provide support to colleagues as part of our successful coaching programme.
· Demonstrated whole school impact in their current role which has a positive impact upon students’ lives and destinations.
· Be ready to embrace the challenge of a new school and the opportunities that exist.
Application deadline: 3rd February, 12 noon
Salary: L1 (£35,000 ) – L6 (£43,000)
We recommend a tour of the UTC, and informal conversations are encouraged.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting / interviews have taken place.
Prospectus – PDF
Latest newsletter - PDF
Safeguarding recruitment statement UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification, and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.
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About UTC Oxfordshire
UTC Oxfordshire is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form, serving students from the age of 14-19. Situated in Harwell near Didcot the UTC has a maximum capacity of 600 students. It is part of the Active Learning Education Trust and works with industry partners: BMW Mini, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), RM Education, Reaction Engines and Bloodhound SSC and Academic Partners: Oxford Brookes University, Royal Holloway (University of London) and Reading University.
UTC Oxfordshire opened in 2015 and allows for students to specialise in either science or engineering.
Executive Principal
Sam Knowlton
Values and vision
UTC Oxfordshire’s vision is to provide science and engineering excellence for all students, offering a wide range of opportunities and vocational experience to allow them to succeed. UTC Oxfordshire's focus is to nurture mature, professional, talented, confident and successful students who grow into confident learners, equipped with knowledge, skills and a good attitude. UTC Oxfordshire works to employ passionate staff who have relevant knowledge and experience of industry to help engage pupils and make learning enjoyable. Work placements are encouraged; students make the most of the school’s strong industry links, preparing them for their future career. Strong working partnerships between parents and school, the school and industry are at the heart of driving academic progress in our students. Furthermore, the student’s wellbeing and personal development are supported through a strong pastoral care system and dedicated pastoral team.
Ofsted
The Ofsted report for UTC Oxfordshire is available on this site: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk/ofsted-report
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