Teacher of English
UTC@Harbourside
East Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2015
- Apply by:
- 3 July 2015
Job overview
UTC@harbourside is a new University Technical College for students aged 14 to 18. We open in September 2015 in an inspiring 21st century learning environment and will offer students an outstanding academic and technical education focused on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computing. Our coastal location in Newhaven on the edge of the South Downs National Park is fundamental to our specialisms of marine engineering and environmental technologies.
- Are you looking for a unique opportunity?
- Are you an inspiring English teacher able to teach at GCSE?
- Can you engage and excite students and stimulate a passion for learning English?
- Can you support the development of literacy across the curriculum?
- Do you value the importance of engaging with business and developing strong communication and presentation skills?
Our innovative curriculum and integrated approach to learning will equip students with the ability to solve real-world problems. High levels of engagement with business and industry will provide our students with exceptional opportunities to develop the employability skills needed for an ever-changing world. Our whole approach to learning will embed an entrepreneurial mind-set, enabling students to develop the attributes needed for success.
We are looking for a teacher of English to contribute to the development of this subject and be part of creating a holistic, relevant and engaging curriculum in a new school.
If this opportunity excites you then please apply by downloading and returning an application form to info@utc-harbourside.org.
UTC@harbourside is sponsored by the Aldridge Foundation, Lewes District Council, University of Brighton and Veolia.
Highly Competitive salary: This post is suitable for a newly qualified teacher, or experienced teacher starting in September 2015. There will be a recruitment bonus of up to £5000 for the right candidate in the first year to reflect the importance of this position.
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July at 10am
Further information: If you would like a confidential and informal discussion about this post please email jonathanclarke@utc-harbourside.org.
How to apply: Please submit an application form (which includes a section for a supporting statement) via email to info@utc-harbourside.org.
About UTC@Harbourside
UTC@harbourside is an exciting university technical college in Newhaven, East Sussex for 14 to 18 year olds with a real interest in science, technology, engineering, maths and computing. Our building provides a real and virtual learning environment designed for the 21st century with the best engineering facilities in the region.
Our curriculum enables students to gain all the real qualifications at GCSE and A-level that they need. But what makes us unique is our total connectivity with the real world; students do real projects set by employers, gain real experience of work and develop the real skills that they need to succeed.
We attract students from across Sussex, from Hastings in the East to Haywards Heath and beyond in the North, and Brighton and Worthing in the West. Students can join at 14, or 16. For those joining at 14 we offer the opportunity to make a seamless transition from GCSE to A-level. As a college that will be no larger than 600 students, we will be able to provide every student with a personalised curriculum in our area of specialism but also to know and care for every student as an individual.
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