Staff Testimonials.

"I started my UTC journey when the school opened (in the middle of the pandemic, in a building that wasn’t our own) and from the get-go it has been a fast-paced adventure! I knew Mr Rawson from my previous school – so I knew his expectations – to create the best UTC in the country.

I started my time at Doncaster UTC as the Curriculum Director for English, helping to set up a traditional subject in a new technology school. We worked alongside Engineering and Creative and Digital Media to ensure our curriculum was STEM based and directly linked to projects and employers. From this, I moved into the role of Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning and helped shape the Teaching and Learning policy around Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. After two years, I have now moved over to Data and Assessment where I look at supporting KS4 in moving towards their final grades.

The UTC is a family – both with staff and students. Building a school from the ground up, and going through the challenges we have, has only knit the staff closer together. It is through this that we have our impact on students: not only through grades and attainment but through attitudes and expectations. The students know we will support them whole heartedly."

"I joined the UTC in September 2021 as a first year ECT in Engineering. I am now entering my second-year teaching and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to start my career. The staff and the students are what drive the UTC and make it an incredible place to work. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, creating a positive atmosphere throughout the whole building. The support I have received since starting had been incredible, especially from my department and the ECT programme. This support has allowed me to develop the student’s knowledge, curiosity and skills that will take them into the careers they strive for. Our ability and passion to offer the students more than just qualifications is the reason I joined the UTC. We provide them with the skills they need in the real world through our interactions with employers through projects, talks and mock interviews. These help the students build confidence whilst giving them the skills they need to work in various industries."

"I joined Doncaster UTC when it first opened in September, 2020, having taught English at Hungerhill School for five years. Since then, I have taken on the roles of Lead Teacher, Curriculum Director for English and Associate Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning. As part of my current role, I work closely with Middle and Senior Leaders to ensure quality first teaching across the UTC.  What I particularly enjoy about working at the UTC is that our employer links are always willing to support. In English, we have worked with employers on projects relating to Smart Homes and Speaking and Listening tasks. This has added a "real world" dimension to our teaching and learning and has undoubtedly enriched the learning experience of our students."