Teacher of Science

The role of the Teacher of Science is crucial in assisting the Greater Peterborough UTC to translate our vision of STEM at our heart. You should be an innovative and motivational teacher who will be involved in every aspect of the development of Science within the Science and Mathematics Faculty at the UTC. 

As a Teacher within the Science and Mathematics Faculty, your role is to provide inspirational and motivational lessons within one of the largest teams of teachers in the UTC. Science is one of our specialist and flagship subjects and the delivery of key targets will be your responsibility. Naturally, the curriculum is broad and encompasses the variety of knowledge, skills and behaviours required of future STEM students.

The GPUTC may ask the successful candidate to assist with delivering content within the KS4 Science curriculum, with the potential to deliver at KS5 depending on your specialty. 

Full support and training is available to upskill where required through our effective Performance Management if appropriate. 

Teaching and Learning 

Deliver outstanding learning experiences which engage and excite our students. 

Plan and teach well-structured lessons which engage students and encourage the young professionals to learn for themselves. 

Bring the curriculum to life through practical application relevant to the world of work. 

Adapt teaching to meet the needs of groups and individual students. 

Have clear and high expectations of student attitudes; ensuring that students are clear about how they should conduct themselves both personally and professionally. 

In liaison with the Head of Faculty give students regular feedback and clear targets in order to help them improve and develop. 

Encourage learners to reflect on their progress and support them to become successful independent learners. 

Reflect on student learning and own teaching practice to improve future effectiveness. 

Cooperate and work alongside a team of colleagues to evaluate teaching, marking, feedback and progress. 

Gather feedback from students and respond positively to suggestions for improvement. 

Develop an inclusive and supportive approach so that all students feel welcome and supported in their learning. 

Set work for classes for planned absence and, where possible, for unplanned absence for yourself and potentially also for absent colleagues. 

Raising Aspiration, Inspiration, Achievement and Attainment 

Be accountable for students’ progress and attainment in all classes taught  

Have high expectations of students in achieving their academic targets, irrespective of background. 

Work with the Head of Faculty to use assessment data to set challenging targets for students and to accurately track their progress, with a focus on groups and gaps. 

Use accurate assessment methods to understand and track the progress of every student and design appropriate strategies to support their learning. 

Address the needs and aspirations of each student through personalised learning. 

Inspire our future Scientists on a daily basis. 

Curriculum Expertise 

Maintain subject expertise across relevant Key Stages and qualifications. 

Develop subject expertise, especially in areas with a lack of experience or with new qualifications. 

Ensure that opportunities are taken to develop the curriculum and individual lessons to reflect the specialist ethos of the UTC and which prepares students for their range of future possibilities. 

Ensure that students understand how the curriculum is relevant to the world of work and develops their workplace skills. 

Support student development of literacy and numeracy skills throughout their experience. 

Have an attitude of flexibility to teach other subjects with appropriate support and CPD. 

Contribute to a flourishing enrichment programme which provides a broad and stimulating experience for all students. 

Developing the Organisation - Our ‘UTCness’ 

Promote the UTC’s values across staff and students incorporating employer engagement with sponsors and business partners. 

Contribute significantly to student recruitment, through attending events in the UTC and elsewhere and promoting the UTC. 

Treat students as young, professional adults, showing them respect and earning theirs. 

Promote workplace skills through discussion with students and by demonstrating them in a professional approach. 

Embrace our Employer Sponsors and utilise their expertise to bring the Science Curriculum to life at every opportunity. 

Contribute to the CPD of other staff using your own expertise and seek opportunities to develop personal knowledge and skills. 

Be efficient with resources and mindful of waste to ensure value for money. 

Ensure effective use of all technological and pedagogical resources. 

Work in partnership with parents/ carers ensuring that they have full information about the progress of their children and contribute to their learning. 

Additional Duties 

Act with honesty, integrity and ensure a high standard of care and safeguarding for all of our students. 

Comply with health and safety rules and legislation, ensuring the safety of students and staff at all times. 

Provide a highly visible presence to students and colleagues through the day, including break duties. 

Attend open evenings, parental events, progress review meetings and other dedicated activities, as required. 

Act in compliance with General Data Protection Regulations in respecting the privacy of personal information. 

Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of UTC records and information. 

To act as a Mentor to a mentor group. 

Undertake additional duties as may be reasonably directed by the Principal or Line Manager where they meet the priorities of the UTC. 

Further Opportunities 

The Greater Peterborough UTC is committed to staff personal development and seeks the opportunity for the right candidate to undertake additional responsibilities and opportunities. Such opportunities shall be further discussed with the candidates during interview.