Head of Engineering
UTC Oxfordshire, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZThis job expired on 13 May 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
13 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
2 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M4 to M6
Additional allowances
Plus TLR 2b £5,028
What skills and experience we're looking for
UTC Oxfordshire is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Head of Engineering to lead the department and ensure progress and success. The successful candidate will be someone with an engineering background and the necessary skill set to drive standards to excellence and the ability to make real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people.
Our most recent OFSTED inspection (December 2023) saw the school judged as ‘Good’ which goes to prove our success in providing quality education.
At UTC Oxfordshire we pride ourselves on our strong team; we have high staff retention which we believe is due to the unique curriculum, a strong and supportive team who are passionate about providing the best opportunities to our young people, alongside excellent training and flexible work opportunities.
As a growing school we are keen to hear from those with experience to add value to our current structure.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work as a growing and supportive team
- An environment where the focus is upon high quality teaching and employment outcomes
- A unique curriculum with outstanding facilities and cutting edge ICT and technology to support learning.
- An opportunity to develop your teaching career
- A commitment to professional development
- Focused teaching – only KS4 and KS5
- Fully supported laptop provided with latest software to simplify your workload.
You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here: UTC Oxfordshire Engineering
Further details about the role
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, then please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return tohr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 13th May 2024
Interviews: Thursday 16th May 2024
Salary:M4 to M6 with TLR (£36,051 to £41,333 plus TLR 2b £5,028)
Start date: September 2024
This role is not suitable for NQTs and applicants must hold QTS
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’.
Commitment to safeguarding
UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the selection criteria, and will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’
About UTC Oxfordshire
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- UTC Oxfordshire website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
UTC Oxfordshire is a specialist science and engineering school which works to ensure students have the skills, knowledge and experience that leading employers are looking for, as well as achieving their academic potential. Our school hours are 8.30am to 4pm. UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.
Arranging a visit to UTC Oxfordshire
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk.
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