Deputy Principal
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TADeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership scale - points are dependent upon experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Strategic leadership experience
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge or experience of inclusion and safeguarding
Effective partnership working
An understanding of an employer led, technology rich UTC environment
You must be resilient, driven and focussed
Excellent relationships with students and colleagues
Evidence of commitment to own professional development
A positive role model for young people
Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility
Punctual and well organised
What the school offers its staff
At the UTC we are mindful of staff wellbeing and workload. Workload reduction is considered within our policies and procedures.
We offer 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
CPD sessions are held weekly for all teaching staff and we are committed to further, relevant professional development opportunities.
Further details about the role
This exciting opportunity has become available to join Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire.
Our UTC opened in September 2015 providing a dynamic education in our two specialism pathways of Engineering and Health Sciences. We work closely with our core partners: Phillips 66, University of Hull, Care Plus Group, Tronox, Orsted, RWE, ORE Catapult, British Steel, Catch and SSE. We also have strong support from Lincoln University, University of Sheffield, NHS, NLAG and RDASH. These partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers.
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is a 13-19 school (PAN 600) situated on Carlton Street in Scunthorpe town centre. Our UTC includes state of the art engineering workshops, CAD Suites, 3D print room, hospital style path lab and ward. We have just received an injection of cash to upgrade our facilities to launch two new T Level pathways in our sixth form provision. We aim to deliver an outstanding educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice; providing training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting edge facilities and engagement with employers and university partners provides an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally.
Our destinations are testament to our success with students progressing to Universities, securing higher level apprenticeships and employment with companies such as Phillips 66, BP and British Steel.
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Principal who will work with the Principal to provide strategic leadership. The successful candidate will lead the areas of inclusion and safeguarding, including being the UTC’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. 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 individuals who are resilient, driven and focused and will help drive a pioneering institution at the heart of Scunthorpe and its communities in the Humber Region.
You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, equipping them with the skills and characteristics needed to ensure they are at the front of the queue for the best apprenticeships and university places.
The UTC curriculum and ethos enables students to become confident and independent through active and experiential learning. The UTC day mirrors that of the workplace, and we have created a high-level engineering and health sciences professional environment. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are interested in this role, we invite you to contact our Principal, Anesta McCullagh (a.mccullagh@enlutc.co.uk). The UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applications can be downloaded from www.enlutc.co.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to our Business Manager, Jo Wilby at j.wilby@enlutc.co.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 289 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- a.mccullagh@enlutc.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01724 878100
The Engineering UTC is a 13-19 school (PAN 600) in Scunthorpe town centre which is supported by an impressive list of local, regional, national and multi-national companies and by educationalists with a track record of success including; Phillips 66, University of Hull, Care Plus Group, Tronox, Orsted, RWE, ORE Catapult, British Steel, Catch and SSE
Arranging a visit to Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.mccullagh@enlutc.co.uk.
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