UTC Specialising in: Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths

VICE PRINCIPAL INFORMATION

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Teaching at UTC Portsmouth

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Thank you for taking an interest in UTC Portsmouth. We are a college specialising in STEM education for 14-19 year olds and we formally opened for learning in September 2017. We provide an exciting opportunity for young people in the area and UTC Portsmouth is specifically designed to function as a place of learning where college leavers will be well-equipped to provide employers and universities with the very specific skills they seek. I am thrilled to be leading this college and we are all very excited about the interest it has generated in the Solent region. We are already oversubscribed with ambitious and mature young adults and there is a growing number of employer partners keen to work with us. UTC Portsmouth is a very stimulating and different place to learn and work. Our purpose built college is a great example of a modern college specialising in STEM.

Please look at our ​website ​and ​prospectus ​as they should give you a good idea of the sort of college we are. Our ethos is a simple one; young people acquire the very specific academic and technical skills needed for the world of work and higher education. But, just as importantly, they gain the necessary life and social skills in order to be happy, ambitious, independent and successful when they leave college. We are already a close and supportive community based on the importance we place on the quality of relationships. We are fortunate that the parents of our students are supportive and understand our purpose and values. UTC Portsmouth operates a ‘business day’. This is slightly longer than most school days in order for students to experience as close to a full working day as possible. The advantage for students and staff alike is a much healthier work-life balance. During the day, students have additional independent study time and teachers have more than the usual PPA time.

In our first year, we had nearly 150 Year 10 and Year 12 students. In our second year we had over 300 students and now there are around 400 students. Over the next few years I will be filling the college with staff and students in planned stages until we reach capacity. As such, it is imperative that those staff appointed are resilient, versatile and highly organised self-starters.

Vice Principal September 2020 I am looking for a competent ​ to join our SLT team commencing in ​ ​. The successful applicant will be joining a leadership team during an exciting period of growth and continued development for the college. As part of this, I am only seeking excellent teachers, ideally with a background in science or mathematics, who are dynamic individuals, keen to lead key areas of the college. As a college we pride ourselves on our willingness to question establish educational routines and further improve our practice; a successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to lead in this areas, as well as being a confident and highly organised team player.

You need to decide whether the UTC is right for you and that you are right for the UTC, so if you would like any further information or a tour of the college, please contact my PA, Nadia Stroud at [email protected] ​or 023 93 120172.

Once again, thank you for expressing an interest in this exciting opportunity and I look forward to receiving and reading your application.

Ciaran O’Dowda Principal

What makes us different?

UTC Portsmouth presents a new and very different opportunity in the area for teachers and students alike. Our students have made a conscious decision to choose us over their existing school or other FE options. They are passionate about science, technology (including computing), engineering and maths (STEM) and motivated towards preparing themselves for careers in these fields. They have been attracted by the opportunity to work with a wide range of committed employer partners and alongside like-minded students, both through their academic studies and through a range of employer-led projects. They expect to be taught by excellent teachers, and want to learn and be successful academically and professionally.

Leading and teaching in UTC Portsmouth will be challenging as is contributions to growing a new college. But, it is highly rewarding, as many of our teachers have already found and you have the opportunity to shape UTC Portsmouth as it develops and, more importantly, shape the futures of many young people.

A few key facts about UTC Portsmouth:

● UTC Portsmouth is a University Technical College, one of 50 across England ● In 2018, 93% of students leaving UTC across the country went into training, employment or higher education. Of that group, 81% who were starting university chose STEM courses compared with 46% nationally. ● Located in a new, purpose built environment with specialist facilities. ● When full, it will have 600 students aged 14-19. ● Our year 10 and 12 applications are both oversubscribed. ● Students study a mixture of academic and vocational courses. ● Employers and the contribute significantly to our students’ education through projects and other enrichment activities. ● UTC Portsmouth is located in Hilsea, close to excellent travel links, the vibrant city of Portsmouth and surrounded by engineering employers.

Living and working in Portsmouth and the surrounding area

The City of Portsmouth and the surrounding area offers a diverse range of accommodation and housing options including small town, village and countryside settings. Portsmouth has excellent transport links by road, rail and ferry, with the school only a 10 minute drive from the city and situated in close proximity to the M27/A27/A3(M). Excellent rail connections link to London and Southampton as well as south east and south west coastal routes; ferries to France, Spain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Wight; international airports in Southampton and Bournemouth and the only scheduled hovercraft service in Europe between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

What can we offer you? ● a modern, purpose built and well equipped college ● state of the art facilities and resources ● the opportunity to teach and work with highly motivated students and parents ● a small, cohesive and mutually supportive staff team ● access to the Teacher Pension Scheme ● established links to employer partners and access to new and emerging partners ● access to an online Employee Benefits Portal offering access to a wide range of discounts and offers ● access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, physical, emotional and wellbeing advice and guidance

What do students learn at UTC Portsmouth?

Our students have applied to come to the UTC Portsmouth in the knowledge that we are a specialist STEM college and our curriculum offer reflects this.

The offer at KS4 is:

Core (compulsory) subjects:

● GCSE English Literature ● GCSE English Language ● GCSE Maths ● GCSE Physics* ● GCSE Chemistry* ● GCSE Biology* ● GCSE Design technology ● OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering Manufacturing

Options (two to be taken)

● GCSE Statistics ● GCSE Geography ● GCSE Computer Science ● OCR Cambridge National Certificate Principles in Engineering and Engineering Business

* Students will begin studying separate sciences. At the end of year 10, reviews will be conducted to see if some students may benefit from transferring to the double award.

Sixth form offer: We offer three pathways through sixth form; A levels, Combined or Technical.

A levels

Students choose three from the following list (a small number of students are permitted to do four):

Physics Biology Computer science Chemistry Geography Further maths English Geology Maths

Combined

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering plus two A levels from the list above.

Technical

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma with a choice of two specialisms; mechanical electrical and electronic systems design engineering or engineering automation control and manufacturing process.

UTC Portsmouth ROLE PROFILE: ​ ​

Accountable to the Principal

POST TITLE VICE PRINCIPAL (VP) Purpose This role profile is an augmented version of the AP role profile. It contains the same essential elements of leadership requirements with specific, additional aims.

To assist the Principal and the Board of Trustees in: ● being the first person to deputise for the Principal in his absence and when delegated ● supporting the Principal and be a unifying force which requires understanding of the roles of all other staff so that appropriate leadership and support can be given. ● being an exemplary practitioner, promoter and developer of the college’s ethos and policies, ● the delivery of outstanding quality of teaching, learning and assessment in all areas of the curriculum ● securing the highest possible educational standards and outcomes for students ● designing curriculum strategy and applying innovation ● creating an atmosphere in which staff have high expectations of students

With others in the Senior Leadership team, support the Principal in leading the staff and students of the school by: ● Modelling the highest standards of professional conduct. Holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, focussed on providing a world-class education for students at UTC Portsmouth. ● Ensuring the well-being and development of every student. ● Formulating the aspirational aims and objectives of the college and ensuring these are achieved. ● Establishing the policies through which these shall be achieved. ● Monitoring and evaluating their implementation. ● Contributing to the self-evaluation, development and strategic planning cycles. ● Operating with political and financial astuteness, managing budgets and resources effectively to deliver the UTC’s vision. ● Ensuring that the development, contextualisation and application of STEM skills are at the centre of the college’s ethos. ● Taking responsibility for designated Faculties, Subjects, Year Groups and departments within the college and line managing their leaders. ● Leading designated strategic developments and projects. ● Contributing to performance management and professional development of colleagues. ● Undertaking any professional duties of the Principal thus delegated. ● Relentlessly modelling positive behaviours and leading by example. ● To deputise for the Principal in his absence and when delegated. ● Representing UTC Portsmouth at meetings within or outside the college when required. Reporting to The Principal Responsible for The areas specific to the published VP role and as designated by the Principal. the VP role can be adjusted each year in response to college needs, college self-evaluation and strategic plans. Liaising with Principal and other senior staff, curriculum leaders, teachers, support staff, support staff leaders, tutors, trustees, feeder schools, relevant community groups, PCC link staff, parents and student representative bodies.

Working Time 204 days per year. Full time (1265 hours does not apply) Salary/Grade UTC salary range UTC L16-L21 £59,527 to £63,974 Disclosure level Enhanced Outcomes ● Staff and students are well led and look to the VP for inspiration and example. ● The college meets the performance targets set by the Principal and agreed with college trustees. ● The college receives favourable judgements from self-evaluation and inspection. ● Standards in linked areas are high or rising. ● The college’s strategic improvement and development plans are carried out. ● Monitoring, evaluation and review are effective and support the planning process. ● Staff are well led, supported, motivated, challenged and developed. ● Performance management of designated staff is carried out promptly and in accordance with school policy. ● Students make impressive progress and engage in their learning, whatever their ability, underpinned by a culture and ethos of challenge and support. ● Students’ individual needs are carefully identified, understood and catered for. ● The quality of teaching and learning is of a high standard across the college. Teaching and learning priorities are accurately identified. All staff are led to engage in pedagogical developments and research in order to establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to teaching and learning. ● Student progress tracking is up to date and intervention is well-targeted, swift and effective in reducing underachievement. ● The curriculum is relevant, ambitious, varied and stimulating. ● Students become autonomous, independent learners. ● Learning is genuinely valued and fun; students and staff are expert at it. ● Students are well-prepared for adult life in a time of rapid and unpredictable change. ● Students, parents and staff clearly understand the links between the technical and academic elements of the curriculum which ‘cross-fertilise’ and yield clear benefits in terms of academic outcomes. ● Middle leadership is highly effective as a result of excellent senior leader line management, leading to high standards and achievement in all subjects. ● The curriculum is regularly reviewed and appropriately adjusted, taking account of the characteristics and needs of learners. ● Appropriate transition/collaboration arrangements exist and operate between KS3 & KS4 and KS4 & sixth form and beyond school to ensure students make sustained progress. Students ● To demand high standards and ambition from students. ● To foster a culture of growing student resilience in order for them to deal (Development healthily with disappointment and overcome disadvantage. and Welfare) ● To promote among the students respect for others, self discipline and proper regard to authority. Encouraging good behaviour on the part of the students, ensuring that the standard of the students is acceptable and otherwise regulating the conduct of the students. ● To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and ensure appropriate intervention strategies are applied. To work in liaison with subject areas to lead and develop personalised learning. ● To contribute to PSHE, citizenship, SMSC, enterprise and preparation for life beyond school according to school policy. ● To ensure the behaviour management protocols are implemented consistently so that effective learning can take place. Assist members of the college with behaviour management as necessary.

Staff ● To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the UTC. ● To treat people fairly, equitably, with dignity and respect to create and (Recruitment, maintain a positive college culture. Development ● To develop and maintain effective strategies and procedures for staff and Deployment) induction, professional development and performance review. ● To ensure effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work undertaken by teams and individuals, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities. ● To secure a ‘sharing culture’ between staff, ensuring best practice is widely shared and celebrated, with talent developed from within the UTC. ● To acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams. To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. ● To develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and for others and take appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory. ● Providing high quality line management to staff so that: teams are effectively led, managed and developed; All students are successfully engaged in learning; all pupils reach high levels of attainment and achievement; providing well-informed advice regarding national developments related to Teaching, Learning, Standards, and the effective Use of ICT and other resources for learning in engaging students in their learning is shared with the Principal and the senior leadership team. ● Providing high quality challenge and leadership of mentoring and coaching to all the subject leaders to ensure that leadership and management, teaching for learning, curriculum resourcing and delivery, and care, welfare, guidance and support are outstanding. ● Leading with the Principal and senior leadership team in the planning, procurement and delivery of the UTC’s professional learning, development and leadership programmes for all staff. ● To organise and participate in the interview process for teaching/non teaching posts when required and to support the effective induction of new staff in line with college procedures. ● To participate in the college’s ITT programme. ● To maintain relationships with organisations representing teachers and other persons on the college staff. Quality ● To challenge underperformance at all levels and ensure effective corrective Assurance action and follow-up. ● To ensure that the performance management is rigorous, links clearly to staff personal and professional development, the development of learning in and across teams and cross-UTC professional learning ​and the UTC’s arrangements for pay progression. ● To contribute to the college procedures for lesson observations. ● To collate and evaluate the standards of teaching and learning and ensure that proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained. ● To maintain student engagement in the curriculum. ● To lead the monitoring and evaluation of all matters pertaining to personalised learning. ● To implement college quality control procedures. ● To keep under review the work and organisation of the college. ● To lead self-evaluation aspects as directed by the Principal. Management ● To analyse and evaluate performance data provided in particular monitor Information effectiveness of setting and intervention arrangements. ● To produce reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data as required. ● To provide the Principal with relevant information relating to performance and

development within personalised learning and the student voice. ● To provide written reports and presentations to the Board of Trustees as required by the Principal. ● To collaborate with the Principal in producing and updating the Staff Handbook. ● Providing well-informed advice regarding national developments related to Teaching, Learning, Standards, and the Effective Use of ICT and other resources for learning in engaging students. Communications ● To communicate and strategically lead the UTC’s vision in a compelling manner, ensuring that all members of the college are familiar with the relevant aims and objectives. ● To ensure all staff are aware of, and follow, all UTC policies. ● To ensure effective communication/consultation with students and their parents. ● To develop effective relationships with sponsors, partners and other stakeholders. To maintain liaison with feeder schools, colleges, universities, employers and other relevant external bodies. ● To ensure the UTC has a role in shaping the current and future quality of the teaching profession. ● To ensure the UTC inspires and influences others more widely than in schools, through innovation or partnerships which create community benefits. ● To ensure there are effective partnership relationships with industrial partners liaising with all staff and teams in order to provide learning support for students. ● To collaborate within and beyond the college. Marketing and ● To contribute to the college liaison and marketing activities, e.g. the collection Liaison of material for press releases. ● To liaise with the website manager in order to ensure that college activities are represented to a high and appropriate standard on the college website.

Management of ● To ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource Resources management. ● To manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down; including deploying any delegated budget, acting as a cost centre holder, requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records as delegated by the Principal. ● To lead and coordinate the relevant activities of student voice bodies Operational and ● To liaise and collaborate with other institutions and education providers to Strategic ensure the pursuance of good/best/better practice. Planning ● To implement all college policies and procedures e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Child Protection. ● To take a strategic role in the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students. ● To create an outward-facing culture, forming and building collaborative links with other schools and organisations including UTC sponsors and partners. Teaching ● To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher and according to curriculum needs. Additional Duties: ● To play a full part in the life of the college community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example. ● To attend appropriate meetings as directed via the college calendar. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the generic AP post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

UTC Portsmouth Vice Principal: Person Specification

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following minimum requirements in their career to date through completion of the application form and the interview process

E= Essential D=Desirable A = Application I = Interview process Qualifications and experience E/D Assessed by Qualified Teacher Status E Relevant recent professional development E STEM subject specialism E Application Form Studying or ready to apply for NPQH D Further study or action research on leadership across a school D Evidence of leadership development across schools or cross phase E

Leadership E/D Assessed by Provides inspirational leadership with a full commitment to inclusion and E A + I high standards Leads by example and committed to promoting the school’s vision and E I values to students, staff, governors, parents and local community Engages with all stakeholders and creates a sense of pride in the school E I Takes ownership of and accepts accountability for decisions E A + I Evidence of business acumen D A + I

Shaping the future E/D Assessed by Able to manage change E A + I Thinks strategically, builds and communicates a collaborative and E A + I coherent vision in a range of compelling ways Inspires, challenges, motivates and empowers others to carry the vision E I forward

Leading Learning & teaching E/D Assessed by Demonstrates excellent knowledge of current curriculum initiatives and E A + I developments and their potential impact on the leadership of the school Demonstrates personal enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning E I process Understands the principles and practice of outstanding teaching and E A + I learning Able to accurately access, analyse and interpret information E I Initiates and supports research and debate about effective learning and E I teaching and develops relevant strategies for performance improvement Acknowledges excellence and challenges poor performance across the E A + I school by both staff and students Proven commitment to inclusive education which addresses the needs of E A + I all learners

Developing self and working with others E/D Assessed by Fosters an open, fair, equitable culture and manages conflict with a E I positive outcome Capacity to be flexible, to think creatively, to anticipate and solve E A + I problems Ability to be consistently decisive, and focussed on solutions E I Develops, empowers and sustains individuals and teams E A + I Collaborates and networks with others within and beyond the school E A + I Motivates others to attain high goals and challenges underperformance. E A + I Gives and receives effective feedback and acts to improve personal E I performance Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development for E A + I self and all others within the school

Managing the organisation E/D Assessed by Establishes and sustains appropriate structures and systems and E A + I monitors them Manages resources efficiently and effectively E A + I Successful experience of managing budgets and ensuring value for E I money Uses distributed leadership and management and monitors outcomes to E A + I ensure success Prioritises, plans and organises self and others E I Makes professional, managerial and organisational decisions based on E I informed judgements Thinks creatively to anticipate and solve problems E I Experience of behaviour management issues and of developing policies E A + I Demonstrates a commitment to developing and sustaining a safe, secure and healthy school environment, in accordance with Child E A + I Protection and Safeguarding legislation Knowledge of legal issues relating to managing a school. E A + I

Securing accountability E/D Assessed by Engages the school community in the systematic and rigorous E A + I self-evaluation of the work of the school Ability to use a rich set of data to understand the strengths and E I weaknesses of the school Combines the outcomes of regular school self-review with external E I evaluations in order to develop the school

Strengthening community E/D Assessed by Demonstrates commitment to a vision for building the school’s E A + I reputation Demonstrates a vision for governor, parental, community and external E I agency involvement in the life of the school Engages in a dialogue which builds partnerships and community E A + I consensus on values, beliefs and shared responsibilities Demonstrates a commitment to collaboration and networking with other E A + I schools to improve outcomes

Personal attributes E/D Assessed by Puts children and their well being at the heart of all decisions and E A + I actions Demonstrates strong commitment to inclusion E A + I Displays excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing to a E A + I range of audiences Demonstrates adaptability to changing circumstances, new ideas and E A + I new technologies Demonstrates an approachable, reliable and strong presence and enjoys E A + I being highly visible to students and parents Displays self motivation with good organisational skills and the ability to E A + I prioritise workload effectively Demonstrates an inquisitive nature and ability to think creatively, solve E A + I problems and make decisions based on sound judgement Demonstrates professionalism, loyalty and integrity E A + I

HOW TO APPLY To apply, please forward an application form (available on the college website) together with your personal statement and a letter of application. Your supporting statement should outline how you satisfy the elements of the role profile. For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further together with the other elements of the person specification.

Your application should include full contact details (address, daytime, home and mobile telephone numbers and email address) and details of two referees. For each referee please provide names, position, organisation, telephone numbers and email addresses. One of these must be your current /most recent employer.

Please send your completed application by email to ​[email protected]​. All applications will be acknowledged and will be responded to as soon as they come in.

Please note: We will be responding to applications as soon as they come in, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this post early if the right candidate is found.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Data Protection You should be aware that the information you have provided will be stored on UTC Portsmouth’s recruitment database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisations with the exception of those involved in the selection process for this post.

Should you have any queries, would like to arrange a visit to the college or would like a confidential conversation, please contact our HR team at ​[email protected] or on 02393 120 200.