24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 December 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: 200 days per year. Full time. (1265 hours does not apply)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ready to teach Mathematics in a place where enthusiasm for the subject is part of the culture?

Join a growing department of passionate Maths and Computer Science specialists at UTC Portsmouth - a STEM college where exceptional teaching is valued, supported and celebrated.

At UTC Portsmouth, Maths is our most popular A level, with around 80% of students opting to study it. That means you will be teaching students who are motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn. As a Teacher of Mathematics, you will be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable department focused on delivering engaging lessons and nurturing students’ passion for the subject.

In this role, you will make a real impact: shaping confident mathematicians, developing problem-solvers and helping students reach their full potential. You’ll also benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, shared expertise and innovative approaches to teaching.

As a Teacher of Mathematics, you will:

  • Be able to plan, develop and deliver high-quality learning experiences for all students, using a collaborative approach to teaching and learning

  • Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is influential, reflective, and committed to securing excellent outcomes

  • Have a strong interest in how young people learn and a desire to continually improve classroom practice

  • Be committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding and welfare of young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for UTC Portsmouth?

  • A state-of-the-art, purpose-built STEM learning environment with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities

  • Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who are invested in your growth and success

  • Exceptional and wide-ranging CPD opportunities

  • Outstanding, motivated students

  • Great transport links

This role offers real job satisfaction, working as part of a supportive team. Sound like a good fit? Arrange a visit for a coffee and chat, and a chance to see our college in action.

To apply, please forward an application form (available on the college website) together with your personal statement and a letter of application. Your supporting statement should outline how you satisfy the elements of the role profile. For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further together with the other elements of the person specification.

Your application should include full contact details (address, daytime, home and mobile telephone numbers and email address) and details of two referees. For each referee please provide names, position, organisation, telephone numbers and email addresses. One of these must be your current /most recent employer.

Please send your completed application by email to hr@utcportsmouth.org. All applications will be acknowledged and will be responded to as soon as they come in.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this post early if the right candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About UTC Portsmouth

School type
Free School, ages 14 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
493 pupils enrolled
Age range
14 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02393120200

UTC Portsmouth presents a modern and very different opportunity in the area for teachers and students alike. Our students have made a conscious decision to choose us over their existing school or other FE options. They are passionate about science, technology (including computing), engineering and maths (STEM) while we also ensure a sound academic base through the high quality provision of GCSE and A Level English. They have been attracted by the opportunity to work with a wide range of committed employer partners and alongside like-minded students, both through their academic studies and through a range of employer-led projects. They expect to be taught by excellent teachers, and want to learn and be successful academically and professionally.

Leading and teaching in UTC Portsmouth will be challenging. But, it is highly rewarding, as many of our teachers have already found and you have the opportunity to shape UTC Portsmouth as it develops and, more importantly, shape the futures of many young people.

Arranging a visit to UTC Portsmouth

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@utcportsmouth.org.

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