Curriculum Director of Health & Sports Science

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust provides a successful, dynamic education and is made up of three UTCs rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We opened our City Centre site in September 2013 specialising in Engineering and Creative & Digital Media and then expanded to open our second UTC on the Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield in September 2016 offering opportunities for students in Health Science, Computing and Sports Science. From its success the Trust has continued to grow taking over UTC Derby Pride Park in December 2019 where the offer is Engineering and Health & Life Sciences.

We deliver an outstanding STEM focused educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge facilities and engagement with employers and university partners provide an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally.

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 implementation 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 supporting 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, 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.

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.