Teacher of Science
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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
25 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 January 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Health and social care, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time 37 hours / week. Part time to be discussed at interview
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000-£46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
UTC Sheffield Academy Trust provides a new and dynamic education. We opened our City Centre site in September 2013 specialising in Engineering and Creative & Digital Media and then opened our second UTC on the exciting new Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield in September 2016 offering opportunities for students in Health Science, Computing and Sports Science. UTC Derby Pride Park joined the Trust in December 2019 offering Engineering and Health & Life Sciences and in its recent OFSTED inspection in December 2023 was judged ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes. All 3 UTCs in the Trust are judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
As a Trust we aim to deliver an outstanding educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. 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. Our Trust destinations are testament to our success with students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including Cambridge, and securing higher level apprenticeships and employment at companies such as Boeing, Toyota, Bauer Media, BP, Alstom, the NHS and The Royal Navy.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified teacher who can support the delivery of Science as a Physics or Chemistry specialist, who can also support the delivery of our Engineering and Health specialisms, you will work alongside the staff team to further develop a centre of excellence focusing on Engineering & Manufacturing along with Health & Life Sciences. Under the direction of the Curriculum Director you will support the delivery of a range of qualifications. These include Combined and Triple Sciences at KS4 and A-Level Physics and Chemistry, the ability to also support aspects of the Engineering and Health specialisms which includes Cambridge National L2 Certificates in Engineering Manufacture, Engineering Design or Systems and Control, BTEC L2 Health & Social Care along with BTEC L3 Engineering or Health and Social Care at Post-16 would be an advantage.
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 also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers who have the skills and attributes to develop their expertise within our unique environment.
We are looking for engaging and inspirational individuals. Resilient, driven and focused who will continue to drive forward a pioneering institution.
What the school offers its staff
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Access to Westfield Health Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
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 policies and procedures.
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About UTC Derby Pride Park
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 362 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- UTC Derby Pride Park website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@utcsheffield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01332477400
We are a University Technical College offering specialist courses designed with employers in the exciting areas of Engineering and Health & Life Sciences. These are all regional, national and international growth areas that will offer strong career opportunities in the future.
UTCs are all about employer-led education and we are fortunate here to have the support of some of the world’s best known companies including Bombardier, Rolls-Royce and Toyota. We also enjoy the support and input of one of the UK’s leading universities, University of Derby, nominated for ‘University of the Year Award 2019’ in the Times Higher Education Supplement.
Arranging a visit to UTC Derby Pride Park
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@utcsheffield.org.uk.
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