Principal
Lincoln UTC
Lincolnshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive and commensurate with significance of role and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2017
Job overview
Princpal Lincoln UTC
Lincoln UTC is a STEM college set in the heart of Lincoln in the shadow of the cathedral. It is delivering high quality education to 14 – 19 year olds. It believes that every student will be successful in their own way and provides a learning environment to match. Founded just three years ago, Lincoln UTC is preparing for the next phase of its growth, building on the vision of an active Board, supportive Sponsors and the inspiration of its founding Principal, Dr. Rona Mackenzie.
The Board is looking to recruit a Principal with the strategic vision and leadership to inspire the students, staff and parents of Lincoln UTC. With an outward focus on local and regional employment and a reflective, innovative approach to teaching and learning, the successful candidate will be passionate about education as a journey rather than a series of examined hurdles.
The successful candidate will inspire the trust and confidence of loyal staff and parents as well as a body of enthused, dedicated students. As Principal, you will lead by example, setting the highest standards whilst making realistic demands. An understanding of flight paths, student progress and the peculiar demands of a KS4 entry will enable you to develop our curriculum and learning package to meet the requirements of local, regional and national criteria.
Lincoln UTC has many strengths including a Career Mark 6 careers’ department, gifted teachers, modern facilities and the support of local industries. We are not perfect, yet, and we wish to appoint an energetic, engaging Principal to carry us to this aspiration.
You will be required to provide a minimum of 2 recent and relevant references. The role is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearances where applicable and the UTC will carry out checks on eligibility to work in the UK and qualification checks where appropriate.
For an application pack please email hr@lincolnutc.co.uk or call 01522 775990.
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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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