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. 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 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. We are looking for an Attendance/welfare officer who will be an integral member of our support staff to join us as soon as possible. This post is a pivotal role in insuring and maintaining our schools very high standards of attendance, which we are above national average. You will be a positive and proactive individual and a team player, who responds well to the unique challenges and changing environment of our school. Experience of administration/attendance would be an advantage, but full training will be given. The UTC offers a friendly environment, with Performance Related Pay, access to the fitness suite and free tea/coffee and fruit. Salary £25,976 - £27,500 (£22,318 - £23,627 Pro Rata), dependent on experience · Term time only – 39 weeks (38 weeks plus 5 Inset days) · Usual daily working hours total 36.5 hours per week: Monday 8:00 am to 4:30pm Tuesday 8:00 am to 4:30pm Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:30pm Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30pm Friday 8:00 am to 3:30pm As well as exploring our website at www.thomastelfordutc.com and taking a ‘virtual tour’ we will try to accommodate site visits where possible. If you would like to arrange this call 01902 872180 or email Sharon Frost. Please complete our application form. T: 01902 872180 E: sfrost@thomastelfordutc.com The UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the UTC. Effective from September 2023, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.