Vice Principal
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield
- £75,048 - £82,653 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2027
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2026
Job overview
The UTC Sheffield Academy Trust is currently looking to recruit a Vice Principal, to be based at the UTC Sheffield City Centre site.
The Vice Principal will work with the CEO Executive Principal, Principal, Governing Body and Trust Board to provide professional leadership, vision and direction for the UTC. The Vice Principal will establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations for all.
You will have a central responsibility for the quality of the curriculum, quality of teaching, learning and assessment and for students’ progress and educational achievement. This involves setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes. A successful educational culture will enable students to become effective, enthusiastic, independent learners.
You will be expected to work as a part of the senior leadership team to achieve The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust vision by delivering the highest standards and expectations in teaching, learning, behaviour, leadership and fiscal management.
You will be a highly skilled practitioner who understands the challenges of educating 13 -19-year-olds in an employer led technology rich environment. Effective partnership working is absolutely critical to the UTC’s success.
We are looking for engaging and inspirational individual. Resilient, driven and focused who will help establish a pioneering institution at the heart of the Sheffield City Region and its communities.
The UTC Sheffield Academy Trust is sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University, The Sheffield College and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry. UTC Sheffield City Centre also has strong partnerships with University of Sheffield, McLaren, Sheffield Forgemasters, South Yorkshire Film Network, Yorkshire Artspace and the Sheffield Assay Office. Our vision is to provide the education and training today for the jobs of tomorrow.
To apply, please fill in the application form attached to this vacancy. CVs will not be accepted.
Attached documents
About UTC Sheffield City Centre
- UTC Sheffield City Centre
- 111 Matilda Street, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S1 4QF
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Sheffield UTC's TES page!
UTC Sheffield City Centre is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational University Technical College situated in Sheffield. This sponsor-led academy is part of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, alongside its sister institution, UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. UTC Derby Pride Park joined the Trust in December 2019. All 3 UTCs have been judged Good by Ofssted.
University Technical Colleges are secondary schools for students aged 13–19. They combine technical, practical and academic learning to deliver an education that goes beyond traditional GCSEs and A-levels.
A smaller than average secondary school, UTC Sheffield will provide 600 places for students when fully subscribed. It opened as a new provision in 2013.
Principal : Alex Reynolds
Executive Principal: Nick Crew
Values and vision
With the slogan “making the future”, UTC Sheffield offers its students a specialised education based upon aspirations for success in five different areas. It prepares students in the fields of computing, creative and digital industries, engineering and advanced manufacturing, health sciences or sport science, with all areas offering strong career opportunities. This results in an education that is both enjoyable and productive for its students.
Ofsted report
“The University College Trust (UTC) Sheffield Academy Trust and the UTC leaders have successfully established a business-like culture and a vocational curriculum closely aligned to the needs of employers and universities. The Executive Principal and Principal have successfully managed the development and expansion of the UTC. Student's understanding of the work strengthens their commitment to learning and develops their sense of direction.”
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