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Teacher of the Built Environment

Teacher of the Built Environment

Thomas Telford UTC

Wolverhampton

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
23 April 2017

Job overview

University Technical Colleges (UTCs) offer students a revolutionary education that combines academic rigour with industry standard technical training: WMCUTC focuses on preparing students for professional careers in a modern, thriving Construction industry that is rich in cutting edge IT. 

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Built Environment teacher to join our friendly and supportive construction department which is expanding due to increased student numbers.   

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic member of staff to teach Construction.  If you are an effective practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students we would like to hear from you. We are keen to encourage NQT’s to apply to join our experienced team. The UTC provides comprehensive support for NQTs.      

About You  

You will be an outstanding PGCE student or teacher able to deliver high quality lessons.  You will have the chance to contribute to the creation of a brand new approach to education. You may be a brilliant graduate or PGCE student looking for an exciting first role, an industry professional looking to move into teaching or an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge.   You must be keen to embrace innovation and be able to support, motivate and inspire both students and staff.   Applications from persons with a relevant military background are particularly welcome.    

You may be from industry and would like to become a teacher?

Do you teach another subject  - Art, Design, Construction, Geography for example, and want to expand your knowledge

Find out more 

As well as exploring our website you might like to arrange to visit the UTC where you will have the chance to meet with the Principal, Tom Macdonald, and other members of the team to discuss the position.   

If you would like to arrange this or to speak to Tom directly please call Jayne Round on 01902 872180        

To Apply 

Please complete the West Midlands Construction UTC application form and return it to jayne.round@wmcutc.co.uk      Closing date 9:00am on Monday 17th April 2017    

Interviews to be arranged as soon as possible      

The UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the UTC.

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About Thomas Telford UTC

Our Vision

Thomas Telford UTC has been established to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future

Mission Statement

We are proud to announce the inception of a new school from the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust that opened to Year 7 students in September 2020, which sees the collaboration of the Outstanding Thomas Telford School with the West Midlands UTC, judged by Ofsted to be Good with Outstanding features. The strengths of the two schools have come together to offer students a truly ground-breaking opportunity.

You will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.

Thomas Telford UTC is one of only two 11-18 University Technical Colleges in the country. Over the past 4 years we have recruited into Year 10 and Year 12. These students were joined by our first cohort of Year 7 students in September 2020. We are significantly over-subscribed in Year 7. We are based at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus on the edge of the city centre with plans for significant expansion of the school building over the coming year.

Our Offer

• Broad and balanced curriculum

• Strong emphasis on STEAM subjects

• Superb Learning Environment

• Excellent enrichment opportunities

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Unrivalled academic and technical education

• Real life research and development projects

• Extensive support from the University of Wolverhampton

We expect great things from our students; teachers and parents work together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.

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