Principal

The Governors of UTC Leeds are seeking to appoint a Principal to take up a permanent full-time position from September 2015 in advance of the school’s opening in September 2016. Full and final Funding Agreement was secured with the Secretary of State in March 2015, enabling building and recruitment to proceed.

The new University Technical College will be the first to serve the Leeds City Region and its specialist areas are Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and Design. The region supports the third largest concentration of manufacturing and engineering companies in the UK.

The position of Principal presents a unique opportunity to influence the design of the learning environment, curriculum and organisation of this new UTC, in delivering the Trust’s innovative and forward-looking vision.

Applicants should have both the energy and passion to lead and drive the school forward.

UTC Leeds is supported by world class partners from the engineering sector and the University of Leeds, who are driven to inspire the next generation of creative scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

The Principal will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to the UTC, promoting its ethos and realising the Governors’ and Trustees’ shared vision by:

• delivering a high quality curriculum which is both innovative and fit for purpose
• ensuring the highest standards and expectations in teaching and learning
• meeting agreed targets in terms of both pupil achievement and the proportion of students progressing onto STEM related degrees or apprenticeships.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding professional and will have managed, with success, an extensive leadership portfolio
• Be equipped to lead, share and communicate the Governing Body’s vision for a relevant 21st century learning experience for all
• Be a creative and resilient problem-solver, committed to seeking and implementing innovative solutions
• Lead by example, ensuring young people are safe, challenged and stimulated to learn and achieve.

Application Forms and Principal Recruitment Handbook can be downloaded from www.utcleeds.com/vacancies.

Letters of Application (max two sides of A4) should summarise your relevant professional achievements and provide evidence of your ambition for our new school. Please email your Letter of Application, together with completed Application Form, by close of Friday 1st May 2015 to Mr Philip Ball, Chair of Governing Body, UTC Leeds, c/o Nicola Brook and e-mail to nicola.brook@kodak.com.

Potential applicants with individual queries or seeking clarification of any aspect of the post/process are invited to contact directly our Education Lead: Ken Cornforth via ken@thebiglearningcompany.com.

Full capacity 600 students across Years 10 to 13