What skills and experience we're looking for
Successful candidates will be expected to:
• Lead and empower staff within the department
• Effectively implement curriculum and assessment strategies
• Monitor and report on the performance of all students within the department
• Implement appropriate intervention strategies which demonstrate impact
Candidates will require:
• The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience that demonstrates an aptitude for effective leadership and management
We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruiting procedures and successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits: Westfield Health, Local Authority Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
You will work alongside Principal Jessica Stevenson and the UTC staff to develop a centre of excellence focusing on Computing, Health Science and Sport Science. Central to this role is leading our teams to ensure outstanding delivery of Cambridge National and Technical, in Health, Sport Studies and Sport Science (L2 only), GCSE and A level Psychology and GCSE sociology. The Trust is planning to start a T-Level in Health from September 2026 at both UTC Sheffield OLP and UTC Derby Pride Park, the successful candidate will help to lead the successful implementation of the launch of the T-Level through ongoing planning, employer engagement and the successful securing and delivery of work placements.
In addition, you should 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. In return, we are committed to support the new post-holder to develop their leadership skills through a focused programme of support and development, which will help to ensure the outstanding outcomes we strive for our young people and preparation for further career progression.
The suitable candidate will; lead and manage the faculty, thereby ensuring that all students and team members adhere to the UTC values and policies and that all students taught within the faculty are given opportunities to maximise their potential; provide high quality teaching and assessments for all students studying within the faculty; lead and contribute to collaborative teaching and learning planning across faculties to fully implement the holistic learning vision of the UTC.
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.