Vice Principal

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Vice Principal 

NOR: 600 (300 at Post 16) 

Age range: 13 -19 years 

Start: September 2019 or January 2020 

Salary: £51,257 - £56,383 dependent on qualifications and experience (salary range currently under review). 

This exciting opportunity has become available following the promotion of the current post-holder at Olympic Legacy Park.  UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas when inspected recently by Ofsted in January 2019. The UTC is part of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust which includes another UTC in Sheffield also judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. 

‘Senior leaders and governors have worked with determination and a clear vision to build a welcoming school with a distinctive learning environment.’

We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to take us on the next part of our journey towards outstanding by providing inspirational leadership to support excellent standards and outcomes for our students. You will have a track record of successful leadership in a relevant setting and proven positive impact on raising standards and managing change.  In return, we are committed to support the new post-holder to develop their leadership skills through a focused programme of support and development.

Sheffield Hallam University, The Sheffield College and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry sponsor the UTC Sheffield Academy Trust. The City Centre site opened in September 2013 specialising in Engineering and Creative & Digital Media, following its success the Trust expanded to open our second UTC on the exciting Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield in September 2016 offering opportunities for students in Health Science, Computing and Sports Science. 

 

We aim to deliver an outstanding STEM focused educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge facilities and engagement with employers’ / university partners provides an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally.

You will be a highly skilled practitioner who understands the opportunities and challenges relating to educating 13 -19 year olds in an employer led technology rich environment.  Through realising high expectations and outstanding quality of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment, you will play an integral part in realising the vision of the UTC. 

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2019

Interviews: w/c Monday 24th June 2019

We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

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To apply please click apply and follow the links and complete the online application.  For queries regarding the application process please contact Human Resources Team on 0114 2602769 or email jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk   CV’s not accepted.

For more information, including how to apply visit www.utcsheffield.org.uk/vacancies

We welcome visits and enquiries prior to application. For an informal discussion and or visit with the Principal Dr Sarah Clark, please contact PA to the Principal, Ben Harding on 0114 260 3950.