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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Greater Peterborough UTC

Peterborough

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Salary:
MPS - UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
22 May 2022

Job overview

Interviews scheduled for week commencing : Monday 23 May 2022

Opened in 2016, the GPUTC is an 11-18 small school (currently 420 students, rising to its capacity of 520 for September 2022). Because of its small size the GPUTC is a school where you can have a profound impact on the lives of every young person.  

We are extremely proud to be Peterborough's only STEM-specialist school, featuring state of the art labs and classrooms.  We believe in giving young people the chance to follow a unique academic and technical curriculum into higher education and/or the world of work. All students at the UTC study separate sciences at GCSE level. The GPUTC’s popular 6th form also offers ‘A’ Levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as Applied Science at Lvl 3.

Science is a highly valued subject at GPUTC and we are looking for a dedicated, passionate and inspiring professional who supports personal growth and lifelong learning.  Here at the GPUTC every member of our community is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level to become successful, confident and responsible citizens.  Our ideal candidate will be: 

  • an excellent teacher ready to take the next step in their career; 
  • committed to the pursuit of excellence and have a strong desire to work in a small team that supports all members of its community to be successful STEM ambassadors.

In return, we can offer you:   

  • a fully committed programme of induction and development at GPUTC for both experienced and first-time teachers of a small department   
  • coaching and mentoring from experienced CMAT Curriculum Directors of Science   
  • extensive CPD opportunities both within GPUTC and the wider trust including support in advancing your teaching potential      
  • a dedicated staff wellbeing programme  
  • free parking  
  • childcare voucher scheme through payroll   
  • free eye test for constant computer user  
  • free tea and coffee and access to the Employee Assistant Programme. 


A values-based education at Greater Peterborough UTC: a CMAT Academy

Greater Peterborough UTC is a part of Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) who operate 23 schools across 5 counties: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.   

Greater Peterborough UTC operates under the Baker Dearing Licence and is a unique school operating a unique curriculum within this unique multi Academy Trust. 

CMAT is proud to have Greater Peterborough UTC as one of its schools.

GPUTC:  ‘Creating the workforce of tomorrow’ 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to deliver a STEM rich curriculum which will equip our students with the knowledge, skills, values and experiences essential for life.  

We will develop compassionate, caring and confident young people who value their place in society and actively strive to make their communities a better place. 

We want our students to be the best version of themselves


Greater Peterborough UTC, as part of CMAT, is a values driven organisation and passionately subscribes to the CMAT values of: 

• achievement for all 

• the pursuit of excellence;

• valuing people;

• providing a high quality learning environment;

• extending the boundaries of learning.

Greater Peterborough UTC enacts these values through:

• Providing aspiration for all through high-quality teaching and learning and experiences 

• Demonstrating integrity in everything they do

• Embracing responsibility through teamwork and strong leadership

• Showing understanding of all in every situation

• Encouraging all to show resilience in challenging circumstances

Greater Peterborough UTC works with CMAT to create a school which is a

• Hub for community activities and a place where people of all ages meet and integrate 

• Centre for extended services for children, families and the community

• Source of immense pride for the whole community


The job description is subject to review and may be changed following consultation with the post holder. 

The postholder may be called on to fulfil other responsibilities outlined in the School Teacher’s Pay and Condition Document and to meet the Teacher Standards. 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attached documents

About Greater Peterborough UTC

About Greater Peterborough UTC

‘Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow’

’Greater Peterborough University Technical College (GPUTC) is a STEM specialist school currently for students aged 11 to 19. Located in Peterborough city centre, the £12 million school opened in September 2016 to help create the city’s future scientists, engineers, designers, architects and construction specialists of the future. UTC’s are secondary schools for young people that are sponsored by a university and local employers. They were set up by the government to encourage young people to study technical subjects and to give them the opportunity to learn the skills that employers are looking for.

GPUTC is a valued member of the Meridian Trust and as such benefits from a supportive network of leadership at senior and subject level and is fully integrated and accessing all support services such as HR and financial support. In 2022, the first year of year 7 students, GPUTC was oversubscribed with many parents wanting not only a smaller school for their child but also one which specialises in a STEM curriculum.  In Key Stage 4, which from 2023 will start in year 9, students can study separate sciences, engineering and the built environment (made up of architecture, design, surveying and construction) along with their core GCSE subjects. Students are also given the opportunity to pick from computer science, art and design and some humanities subjects all of which augment a STEM rich curriculum.  In year 12 students may commit themselves to, from 2023, T ’Levels in ‘Engineering and Manufacturing’ and ‘Health Care Science’ there will also be a traditional route of A Levels in such subjects as Maths, Science and Product Design.


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