Thomas Telford UTC is here in Wolverhampton!!

Thomas Telford UTC is a high performing secondary academy and a member of one of the highest performing MATs in the country.   We expect and strive for the highest standards in everything we do and all staff, in both teaching and support roles, have a part to play.

You will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.

Our Vision

Thomas Telford UTC was established in September 2020 to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future

Message from the Principal

I am delighted to write to you about the most exciting development in secondary education in Wolverhampton for many years. I am honoured to be entrusted with leading Thomas Telford UTC on a journey that I am confident will see this flagship establishment become the gold standard for secondary education in Wolverhampton. I want every child that comes to Thomas Telford UTC to be part of the fabric of the school, and to go home every day fulfilled and happy that they have made progress in their learning and development.

Our partners at Thomas Telford School and the University of Wolverhampton believe that all students deserve the chance to flourish in an exceptional environment that offers access to cutting-edge technology and unique, hands-on experiences.

Together, we will provide our students with the perfect combination of academic and technical excellence in preparation for the world of work and the fantastic opportunities that await them.

The innovative and distinct curriculum that we offer both inspires our students and prepares them for an outstanding future. I am excited not only about the planned expansion of our unique and wonderful school, but even more so about the individual growth of each of our students over the coming years.

Thomas Telford UTC is looking for inspirational staff to help shape an innovative approach to education. 

Thomas Telford UTC will be situated in a brand new, purpose-built building in Wolverhampton city centre at the Springfield Campus. The UTC buildings form the first stage of the £100 million regeneration of the Springfield Campus led by the University of Wolverhampton to form a national centre of excellence for Architecture and the Built Environment.

Main Purpose of Job

The post holder will work closely with the Design Teaching team and other design support staff to support the delivery of practical lessons. They will prepare and maintain resources and equipment; offer in class support and demonstration of specific practical activities; ensure that risk assessments are complete and up to date and health and safety protocols are followed in the delivery of Design lessons and in the use of specialist equipment; and act to support learners and staff in Design lessons as directed by whole school initiatives and strategies. Training will be provided.

Main Duties and Responsibilities to include

The following is typical of the duties the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Preparation of materials and equipment

• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities
• Dispose of waste materials
• Collecting and or maintaining apparatus and materials from storage or in teaching spaces
• Preparing necessary raw materials for use
• Checking individual components in and out for class use
• Arranging for apparatus including worksheets, books and audio-visual aids to be available in classrooms for lessons
• Preparing practical activities, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by specialist teaching staff
• Returning apparatus, etc. and materials to storage as soon as practicable
• Managing and maintaining storage and machine room facilities
• Regular maintenance of equipment and machinery to meet regulations

Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for the Design Department

• Coordinate the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources
• Keep up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
• Provide technical advice to the Design Team on Health & Safety issues
• Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, including responding to actual or potential hazards
• Ensure the healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
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Assist in setting up and monitoring systems for the management and control of resources including:

• Stock control, order compilation, liaising or negotiating with suppliers and maintaining records
• Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggesting alternatives for suitability and economy
• Filing and storage of paper and online resources as required.

Support the Director of Design by:

• Undertaking routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard
• Photocopying, maintaining and analysing the department’s exam papers and other examination material/resources
• Assisting in the maintenance of the department’s classroom and corridor notice boards
• Demonstrating flexibility in supporting departmental activities

Demonstrating and in-class support

Where other duties will allow:

• To conduct in class demonstrations of practical experiments at the reasonable request of the Specialist Team
• To join lessons & additional sessions and offer learning support, classroom management support and practical support as reasonably requested by the Specialist Team and SENCO

General

• To be a first aider for the UTC, providing support to students, staff and visitors
• To attend training courses, study days and fire lectures as directed by the Director of Design/Business Manager or SLT
• To maintain all relevant logs, records and information as required by the Director of Design/Business Manager or SLT
• Contribute to whole UTC development programmes and UTC development planning as required by the Director of Design/Business Manager or SLT

To carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the Principal that are commensurate with grade and nature of the post

Conditions

• Term time – 39 weeks (38 weeks plus 5 Inset days)
• Usual daily working hours total 36.5 hours per week:

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm with 60 mins unpaid break each day.

• Holidays to be taken outside of term time are not allowed except with the agreement of the Principal.