UTC Swindon - Teacher of Design and Technology
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Position Overview & Specifications
If you are an enthusiastic and driven teacher, we’d love to hear from you! Due to the growth of UTC Swindon, we have exciting opportunities for aspirational staff to work in our specialist Engineering and Digital Technologies school. We pride ourselves in our team which is passionate about providing the best opportunities for young people, bringing the curriculum to life with an innovative approach using real life business problem-solving skills and embracing business-like learning behaviours.
We offer:
- Focused teaching – only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes
- Small class sizes
- Passionate students
- Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET)
- An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
Subject Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
Application form
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Swindon, then please complete an Application form together with a supporting letter and return to hr@utcswindon.co.uk
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for UTC Swindon - Teacher of Design and Technology roles across Swindon Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,513 - £43,513 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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