Teacher of Engineering/Design and Technology/Product Design
UTC Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
- Salary:
- Main scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 January 2025
Job overview
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Engineering, who can teach KS4 and KS5 Engineering to join our University Technical College (UTC). The courses offered are OCR Cambridge National Level 2, GCSE Product Design, A Level Product Design and BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 3.
The UTC opened in September 2015 in a new state of the art building. This is not only a relatively new school, but a new approach to educating 14-19 year olds; which is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades. All students at UTC Oxfordshire specialise in either Engineering or Science; at 14 they will also study a rich and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist. At capacity, we will be educating 600 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Science; it truly is an inspirational environment.
This role will provide you with:
- Focused teaching – only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes.
- Small class sizes.
- Passionate students.
- Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET).
- An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education.
You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here: UTC Oxfordshire Engineering
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return to hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 9 January 2025.
Interviews: Tuesday 14 January 2025.
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’.
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About UTC Oxfordshire
UTC Oxfordshire is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form, serving students from the age of 14-19. Situated in Harwell near Didcot the UTC has a maximum capacity of 600 students. It is part of the Active Learning Education Trust and works with industry partners: BMW Mini, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), RM Education, Reaction Engines and Bloodhound SSC and Academic Partners: Oxford Brookes University, Royal Holloway (University of London) and Reading University.
UTC Oxfordshire opened in 2015 and allows for students to specialise in either science or engineering.
Executive Principal
Sam Knowlton
Values and vision
UTC Oxfordshire’s vision is to provide science and engineering excellence for all students, offering a wide range of opportunities and vocational experience to allow them to succeed. UTC Oxfordshire's focus is to nurture mature, professional, talented, confident and successful students who grow into confident learners, equipped with knowledge, skills and a good attitude. UTC Oxfordshire works to employ passionate staff who have relevant knowledge and experience of industry to help engage pupils and make learning enjoyable. Work placements are encouraged; students make the most of the school’s strong industry links, preparing them for their future career. Strong working partnerships between parents and school, the school and industry are at the heart of driving academic progress in our students. Furthermore, the student’s wellbeing and personal development are supported through a strong pastoral care system and dedicated pastoral team.
Ofsted
The Ofsted report for UTC Oxfordshire is available on this site: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk/ofsted-report
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