Teacher of Biology – Inspire Curiosity. Shape Futures. Change Lives.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9FB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR 1-6, £32,916-£45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Sets the highest expectations and inspires students to reach them
- Creates a safe, inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect
- Plans learning that builds on prior knowledge and stretches every learner
- Has a deep love of Biology and communicates it with enthusiasm and clarity
- Brings learning to life through practical application, creativity, and curiosity
- Uses assessment meaningfully to drive progress and unlock potential
- Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families
- Embraces innovation, including the use of technology and real-world contexts
- Is reflective, driven, and committed to continual professional growth
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
Further information about the job
Teacher of Biology – Inspire Curiosity. Shape Futures. Change Lives.
MPR 1-6, £32,916-£45,352 per annum
Contract Term: Maternity cover from 2/11/26 until 21/7/27, Full time
At Berkeley Green UTC, we don’t just teach subjects, we ignite ambition, cultivate belonging, and prepare young people to step confidently into the world beyond education.
We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Biology who believes, deeply and passionately, that education can transform lives. This is a rare opportunity to work in a setting where students choose to be here, where curiosity thrives, and where learning is not confined to classrooms but connected to the real world.
Why this role matters
Our students arrive with purpose. They are aspiring engineers, cyber specialists, digital innovators and they need a Biology teacher who can bring the living world to life, connecting scientific understanding to the challenges and possibilities of the future.
You won’t just deliver lessons; you will:
- Challenge every student to exceed what they thought possible
- Build confidence, resilience, and independence
- Shape thinkers, problem-solvers, and future professionals
What makes Berkeley Green UTC different
Step into our UTC and you’ll feel it instantly - a culture built on professionalism, respect, and genuine human connection.
- Students are polite, motivated, and purposeful
- Staff know every learner, because relationships matter here
- Learning is cutting-edge, employer-informed, and future-focused
- Facilities are state-of-the-art, designed with industry partners
- Education is both academic and technical, equally valued
This is a place where you can truly immerse yourself in your subject, supported by colleagues who are experts in their fields and a community that believes in what education can be.
The teacher we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Sets the highest expectations and inspires students to reach them
- Creates a safe, inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect
- Plans learning that builds on prior knowledge and stretches every learner
- Has a deep love of Biology and communicates it with enthusiasm and clarity
- Brings learning to life through practical application, creativity, and curiosity
- Uses assessment meaningfully to drive progress and unlock potential
- Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families
- Embraces innovation, including the use of technology and real-world contexts
- Is reflective, driven, and committed to continual professional growth
Above all, we want a teacher who sees the young people in front of them - not just their grades, but their potential.
Beyond the classroom
At Berkeley Green UTC, teaching extends beyond lessons. You will:
- Contribute to a curriculum shaped by industry and opportunity
- Work alongside employers and partners who enrich learning
- Support students as they progress to top universities, apprenticeships, and careers
- Play a full role in a community where collaboration and shared purpose matter
A place where you can thrive
This is more than a job; it’s a place where your work has meaning.
You will join a community that:
- Values integrity, respect, and professionalism
- Invests in high-quality CPD and career development
- Encourages innovation and celebrates excellence
- Believes that great teaching changes lives
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
If you are ready to inspire, challenge, and make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from you. Come and be part of something different. Come and be part of Berkeley Green UTC.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interviews: TBC
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About SGS Berkeley Green UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- SGS Berkeley Green UTC website
- Email address
- SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to SGS Berkeley Green UTC
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk.
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