UTC Sheffield OLP Teacher of Science (Biology)
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025/as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2024
Job overview
Our second UTC in Sheffield on the exciting new Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield opened 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. All 3 UTCs in the Trust are judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
You will work alongside Principal Jessica Stevenson, the Curriculum Director and UTC staff to develop a centre of excellence focusing on Health Science / Sports Science and Computing. Together under the direction of the Curriculum Director you will support the delivery of a range of qualifications from GCSEs, L3 technical vocational qualifications in Applied Science. Specific qualifications can be found in the curriculum information sheet found on the UTC website. The ability to teach Biology at GCSE and A Level is essential. For the right candidate opportunities are available to teach science aspects within the Health specialisms. There may be opportunities for part-time working.
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.
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About UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
- UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
- 2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S9 3TU
- United Kingdom
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational University Technical College situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This sponsor-led academy is part of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, alongside its sister institution, UTC Sheffield City Centre. UTC Derby Pride Park joined the Trust in December 2019. All 3 UTCs have been judged Good by Ofsted.
University Technical Colleges are secondary schools for students aged 13–19. They combine technical, practical and academic learning to deliver an education that goes beyond traditional GCSEs and A-levels.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, which opened in September 2016, is provided with support from The University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 600 places when fully subscribed.
Values and vision
The UTC is based on the Olympic Legacy Park, an area of Sheffield set to be part of an Innovation District for research on health and wellbeing. The UTC is well-positioned to recognise and support all students as individuals, ensuring their talents can be developed to the full.
Through a careers-focused education, students gain a good grounding for the future. UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has specialisms in health sciences, computing and sport science to address key skill shortages in the wider world, providing students with a clear path into employment after finishing their school education.
Ofsted
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park was inspected by Ofsted in 2019 achieving 'Good' all areas.
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