Weekly Information - Friday 7th June 2024

We’re excited that one of our regular Year in Industry placement companies, based in Cambridge, has confirmed their requirement for the 2024/25 placement year intake! They are seeking ideally a school leaver to start their placement this summer 2024 for 12 months (so will currently be in Year 13). 

The Year in Industry (YINI), part of the Engineering Development Trust (EDT), is a not-for-profit organisation offering Pre-university/ post A Level students a free extra resource when searching for year out, paid work placements. These placements give students the opportunity to check out STEM careers, make informed decisions about which study or career path to take and can lead to sponsorship or apprenticeship opportunities. Candidates placed through the YINI scheme have access to additional mentor support, one day master classes and industrial accreditation. We work with partner companies all over the UK and have received the following opportunity: 

Vacancy Ref: 073SE - Product Engineering 2024/25 - Cambridge                                                                                                   

Company Overview:

The company develops new medical devices for diagnosing and treating cancer. The company is transforming cancer care through its surgical guidance systems based on magnetic sensing which surgeons across the globe are using every day to locate cancer lesions and lymph nodes. With 3 products on the market, Sentimag, Magtrace and Magseed, the Cambridge-based company has sales in over 45 countries worldwide.  

Job Title:                   Product Engineering 

Role type:               Pre-University

Start/ duration:       Aug/Sept 2024 for 12 months

Salary:                       £23,400 

Location:                   Cambridge

Intended degree:    Subjects related to Electronics/ Physical Sciences

Job Description 

This role will involve working within the Product Engineering team with focus on optimizing existing product designs/processes and helping introduce them to manufacture. This requires working on a large array of tasks such as devising and testing product design improvements, reviewing customer feedback to understand areas for product or process improvements and designing jigs to help improve product manufacture.   

This will be achieved working alongside other functions in the company and our manufacturing partner and may involve interacting with our network of third-party suppliers and consultants.  

Key Accountabilities/ Activities and Responsibilities  

• Working within a team to devise creative ways to improve product manufacture, performance, and robustness.  

• Work alongside our manufacturing partners and other members of the Product Engineering team to help optimise manufacturing processes, documentation, inspection, and testing methods. 

• Building and testing of prototype products and designs to verify and validate design improvements
• Assisting with jig design, build and verification/validation to improve product manufacture and testing
• Data analysis and presentation of findings to help guide product and process improvements 

• Producing clear and concise written technical reports and presentation to share and support findings 

Person Profile/Required Qualifications  

The successful applicant will have a passion and excellent grades in Electronics/ Physical Sciences. They will be a self-starter and have an inquisitive and probing nature, with a keen interest in product design and development. This is a hands-on role that requires analytical and practical problem-solving skills with critical attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Other desirable abilities and skills:  

• Experience with any of the following software packages is a benefit: LabVIEW, MATLAB, JMP, Solid works, Fusion 360 

• Proficiency with MS Office; Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills  

• Effective communication and teamwork   

• Excellent organisational and time management skills to effectively handle conflicting priorities and ensure tight deadlines are met  

• Willingness to work in a closely regulated industry 

To apply for this role, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (correct level of education, any location specific requirements, nationality and specific subjects/degrees) and then once you are confident you do, click here to go to our applications page. 

Or you can email [email protected] for further information or any queries. 

The following students celebrated their achievements with Mrs Cochrane this week, congratulations to them all!

It’s been an exciting week back after half-term with lots of events taking place across the school and the continuation of exams. Our pupils are displaying a tremendous amount of personal excellence during this period and we are extremely proud. This week we’d like to give an extra-special well done to Hannah, Isaac, Will, Archie, Connor, Isabella, Rebekah, Fatimah, Arwen, Noah and Lacy for being nominated for Hot Chocolate with the Head.

First to share with the group was our Year 7 pupils who had been nominated for their outstanding literacy skills and have gained the ‘multi-millionaire’ status in the Accelerated Reader program. It was lovely to hear the group talk about their book recommendations, reviews, favourite authors and the storylines of films vs. books. Arwen shared with the group how she is currently reading the Twilight series which is about the seventh time she’d done so! It was a delight for Mrs Cochrane to hear how passionate our Year 7 readers are. Well done to Rebekah, Fatimah, Arwen and Noah.

Next to share their story with the group was Isaac and Archie, who had been nominated for giving up their own time to referee a football match between local primary schools, along with Hannah, Will, Connor & Isabella who were unfortunately unable to join this morning. Isaac and Archie both thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and loved the fast-paced nature of the game which had lots of goals. It was apparent that they had extensive knowledge of the rules of football and was great to hear they would like to pursue refereeing in their spare time. Isaac also shared with the group that he has applied to become a Young Sporting Ambassador for the school, an initiative run by Mrs Berry. Good luck to you both!

The final student that had been nominated was Lacy in Year 12, who was unable to make the Hot Chocolate celebration today. However, Mrs Cochrane was delighted to hear how Lacy had shown integrity when faced with a difficult situation. It is wonderful to see our students displaying our core values in their school life. Well done Lacy!

Please be reminded of the House Match Schedule:

• Y8: Monday 10th June - Period 3&4
• Y7: Monday 10th June - Period 5&6
• Y9: Tuesday 11th June - Period 3&4
• Y10: Wednesday 12th June - Period 3&4

This week our Year 12 BTEC Sports students and Sporting Young Ambassadors organised a successful Multi Skills Festival to over 165 local primary school pupils from The Mosely Academy, Shobnall Primary School and Thomas Russell Junior School.

The Multi Skills Festival is not only a great opportunity to build our relationship with local schools, but gives our Sports Students the experience of planning, organising and delivering a successful sporting event, which links to their course topics. Prior to the event there was an extensive amount of preparation for the students to ensure that the day ran smoothly. With the help of the Sporting Young Ambassadors, it was the Year 12 Sports Students responsibility to welcome the pupils, lead the warm-ups, set up & explain the different stations, time-keep and keep spirits high!

The activities they planned included relay races, football, bowling, javelin throwing, obstacle races and more! The Sports Students led with integrity, perseverance and showed kindness throughout the day. They showed true qualities of what great leadership takes and we hope they all benefited from the process. The interactions between the JTHS students & primary pupils were fantastic as they discussed tactics and supported each other with lots of cheering and high-fives! From start to finish there was a high-level of energy and enthusiasm and wonderful for the primary pupils to leave with their certificates which they were presented with. Well done to all those involved.

To find out more about PE at John Taylor High School, click here: curriculum_map_overview_2023_2024.pdf (schoolzineplus.co.uk)

Another successful event was led by our Year 12 BTEC Sport group on Thursday evening. They planned and led a Year 7 & 8 Rounders tournament, raising money for the charity MIND. All students who took part thoroughly enjoyed playing their games & there was a lovely atmosphere. Huge well done to our sixth form leaders, they really demonstrated personal excellence throughout the whole event. 

Miss Roberts.

Please spread the word & share with anyone who may like to attend our summer Community Afternoon Tea, on Thursday 27th June from 1.15pm-3.00pm ?☕?

JTMAT_Exceptional_Achievement_Nomination_Form.docx

When it comes to your students' medical application, navigating the UCAT exam efficiently can make all the difference. Scheduling UCAT tests strategically, along with targeted preparations for the exam, can significantly impact their success. As UCAT exam bookings open on 18th June, I recommend that they secure an end of August/early September test date. The test dates range from 8th July to 26th September, so selecting an end of August/early September date provides ample time for summer preparation and revision, without getting in the way of their studies in the new academic year.

To assist preparations for your students applying for the upcoming UCAT and UCAS medical application, we've developed a comprehensive Get Into Medicine E-learning course where we delve into the UCAT exam and the UCAS application process.

Yr 12/S5 and Yr 13/S6 reapplication students and parents can register for the Get Into Medicine E-Learning for FREE with code ‘getinto24’ here:
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This FREE Get Into Medicine E-Learning provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, including the latest UCAT, Personal Statement and reapplication updates for the 2025 entry. Dr. Kennedy and I will delve into each step of the medical application journey, covering areas like:

- Entrance Exams: UCAT and UCATSEN
- Exam techniques and sample questions from each UCAT section
- UCAT shortcuts and timeline
- Best UCAT preparation techniques
- Tactically choosing universities
- Reapplications into Medical School
- Medical school interview skills
- Medical Leadership Programmes
- Medical Awards Programmes
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Building a medical CV
- Applying for scholarships to study medicine

Tailored for flexibility, this e-learning allows students to learn at their own convenience, fitting seamlessly into their busy schedules. It alleviates the stress of the medical application process, offering invaluable guidance for crafting an outstanding application to medical school.

While E-Learning offers flexibility to suit your students schedule, we understand they may still have questions or seek insights directly from a Chief Mentor. That's why we're excited to offer one-hour drop-in sessions with a Chief Mentor every Wednesday from 8-9pm. Simply check our events calendar for upcoming dates and access the link:
https://medicmentor.org/events/

The Get Into Medicine E-Learning is only available until the 30th June, so use the coupon code ‘getinto24’ and make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to get ahead of your medical school application journey!

Students in years 12/S5/NI13 or year 13/S6/NI14 re-application students can register for the FREE Get Into Medicine E-Learning with the coupon code ‘getinto24’ here:
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We encourage parents to also watch the E-Learning so they are aware of the important aspects of the medical application process, but this is not a requirement.