Lincoln UTC
Vice Principal
April 2024
Salary £72,000 -
£80,000
An opportunity
has arisen for an experienced leader to join the senior leadership team at
Lincoln UTC. Teaching and leadership opportunities don’t often come up at the
UTC. Staff morale is uncommonly high and staff turnover is uncommonly low. This
vacancy is due to the planned retirement of one of the current leadership team,
in September 2024. The Governors would, ideally, like the successful candidate
to start at Easter, while the current Vice Principal is still in role, to
support a smooth transition and to allow him or her to understand all those
things which make the college different and special.
Lincoln UTC is a
unique learning environment. We are a 14 to 18 specialist college for science,
technology, engineering, and maths. Most
visitors to the college assume (wrongly) that we are either a selective or a
fee-paying private school. This misunderstanding initially stems from the
stunning buildings we are fortunate enough to work in. Our Victorian, listed
building at the front is reminiscent of Hogwarts. To the rear of the site, our state-of-the-art
laboratories and workshops are housed in an equally impressive, but totally
contrasting, £9 million new build. The atmosphere within the college is just as
impressive as the physical learning environment. Our students don’t wear
uniform. They all (right down to Year 10) wear business dress. They look like
adults and they behave like adults. This is an unusually calm, purposeful, and
respectful learning community.
Lincoln UTC is
much smaller than most schools with 400 students, 26 teaching staff and a
senior leadership team of just 3 people. The college is always over-subscribed
but has no desire to grow beyond its current numbers. As a specialist college
we offer fewer subjects than most schools (excelling in the ones that we do)
but we do offer students an exceptionally wide range of other (work-related)
experiences and opportunities.
When Ofsted inspected the UTC in June 2019 (two good and three outstanding judgements), they commented on the ‘strong and supportive culture and the exceptionally high staff morale’. Pupil behaviour and conduct were described as ‘impeccable’. They went on to say that, ‘the behaviour of pupils is outstanding. Pupils have exceptionally positive attitudes towards their learning.’
If you would like to find out more about the college or about this position please contact the Principal, John Morrison, for an informal chat on 01522 775990. We would welcome (indeed encourage) visits to the college so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer. Equally, we understand that this is not always possible and we will not view applications from candidates who have not visited less favourably.
To apply for the post, please request an application form via email: hr@lincolnutc.co.uk Closing Date: Monday 11th December 2023
Lincoln
UTC is committed to safeguarding and to safer recruitment practices. You will
be required to provide a minimum of 2 recent and relevant references. The role
is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearances where
applicable and the UTC will carry out checks on eligibility to work in the UK
and qualification checks where appropriate.
Exam Invigilators/ Readers
Are you looking for a part-time job working in a school?
Lincoln UTC is looking for Exam Invigilators to join our expanding team. You will work as part of a team of invigilators who will ensure exams are carried out according to the Exams Code of Conduct under the direction of our experienced exam manager.
Exams take place in May/June and then continue in November, January and March. The rate of pay is £12.00 per hour. Previous school and exams experience is preferred although not essential as full training and on-going support will be provided.
Exam Invigilator jobs are fantastic for candidates looking for part-time and flexible work to fit around other commitments.
You will be required to provide a minimum of 2 recent and relevant references. The role is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearances where applicable and the UTC will carry out checks on eligibility to work in the UK and qualification checks where appropriate.
For an application form please email hr@lincolnutc.co.uk.