What skills and experience we're looking for
UTC Portsmouth is the only specialist STEM college in the region. Our college caters to 14-19 year-olds and we work closely with our industry partners to prepare our students for real-world careers, as well as stay at the cutting edge of industry and educational practice. As a college, we have top-tier facilities and our students demonstrate excellent learning behaviours, resulting in an environment where we can focus on high-quality learning.
Because of our success, the college is growing, and we are looking for like minded individuals to join our unique and forward-thinking team.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for UTC Portsmouth?
• A culture focusing on enjoyment of learning and student experience – We are not an exams-factory.
• Outstanding students – Hardworking, enthusiastic, and eager to succeed.
• Smaller classes – Classes capped at 26 (KS4) and lower (KS5). Greater focus on the individual!
• Lighter teaching load – All staff have reduced hours to give them the freedom to explore their practice.
• Industry links – Work alongside major employers and universities to offer cutting-edge education.
• A dynamic team – You will be working with colleagues who share the same passions as you.
• A purpose-built STEM learning environment – Designed for innovation.
• State-of-the-art facilities – Engineering workshops, high-tech labs, and more…
• Fitness suite – Free to use for staff during the working day or outside of hours.
• Make a real impact – Help shape the future of STEM education and careers.
• No out-of-hours requirements – Our culture is to not take work home - we leave when the students do.
• Term time holiday allowances – All staff can take up to a week of holiday during term time.
• Living the STEM culture – We don’t just teach STEM, we live it! From Comic-Con week to D&D, Warhammer, 3D printing, and gaming tournaments, we embrace the creativity and culture that make STEM exciting.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.