Level 2 Design and Technology Teacher at UTC South Durham
UTC South Durham
Durham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 25 October 2017
Job overview
Preparing students for outstanding STEM careers
Are you looking for a change of career and the opportunity to pass on your expertise to the next generation of engineers?
University Technical College South Durham opened in September 2016 and is the first UTC in the North East. With a focus on advanced manufacturing and engineering it is located in the heart of Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham. We provide an outstanding education for 14-19 year olds, encompassing real, relevant workplace experience in partnership with world-class companies and are currently over subscribed for 2017/18.
Due to successful recruitment in Year 10 and 12 we are looking for a Design and Technology Teacher. The chance to create an innovative education establishment is very rare and this is an exciting opportunity to join us as we deliver a very different educational experience for our students. As a key member of a small team you will help shape the Engineering and Technology curriculum areas, set high expectations and inspire our students through making the subject relevant to the world of work and use of industry-standard equipment.
You will have a proven track record of high quality Design and Technology or manufacturing teaching. Your experience will mean that you are able to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. You can demonstrate successful outcomes for your students in relevant subjects at Level 2 or above. An industry background would be an advantage.
Our sponsors, Hitachi Rail Europe, Gestamp Tallent and the University of Sunderland, are committed to creating an outstanding school that will provide a talented young workforce for companies in the North of England. If you have the expertise and commitment to make a life-changing impact on our students then we’d like to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 26th October 2017| Interviews: single day, Tuesday 31st October 2017
NOR: up to 600 | Age range: 14-19 | Start: January 2018 or as soon as practicable
Salary: MPS/UPS
To arrange an informal discussion, please email:
Neil McGrath, Faculty Director
Neil.mcgrath@utcsouthdurham.org
Further information and application form downloadable from:
www.utcsouthdurham.org/vacancies
No agencies please.
Attached documents
About UTC South Durham
- UTC South Durham
- Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe
- County Durham
- DL5 6AP
- United Kingdom
UTC South Durham is a university technical college located in County Durham. It educates students aged 14-19.
University technical colleges are state-funded technical schools that give students the skills they need to innovate and invent. UTC South Durham is the first UTC in the North East. It opened in 2016 with the aim of providing vital training in advanced manufacturing and engineering.
Principal
Tom Dower
Values and vision
With a vision of inspiring young people to become engineers and scientists, UTC South Durham is an environment of innovation, collaboration and excellence.
The school has a threefold focus on academic subjects, technical education and workplace learning. Students gain GCSE and A Level qualifications, study engineering with state-of-the-art equipment, and form partnerships with employers, community groups and other education providers. Young people have the chance to establish relationships with businesses that will help them gain experience for the future.
Ofsted
UTC South Durham was rated good by Ofsted in 2019.
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