Vice Principal
UTC Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £75,048 - £82,653 (2026/27 pay rise pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust are 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.
What the school offers its staff
Local Authority Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About UTC Sheffield City Centre
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@utcsheffield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 3084000
Specialising in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing and Creative & Digital Media. Students can join us in Y9 or Y12 to study a combination of GCSEs/A Levels and a technical specialism in the heart of Sheffield City Centre.
Arranging a visit to UTC Sheffield City Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@utcsheffield.org.uk.
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