Teacher of English

UTC Oxfordshire, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English who can teach KS4 and KS5 to join our University Technical College (UTC).

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS4 and KS5
• Inspire students to develop strong literacy skills and support students in ahieving their full potential
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment acitivities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student progress and achievement.

What the school offers its staff

This role will provide you with:

• Focused teaching – only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes.
• Small class sizes.
• Passionate students.
• Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET).

For the full job description, clickhere

We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.

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.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, then please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return tohr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk

Closing Date: Applications will be considered on receipt, and suitable candidates will be invited to interview

Interviews: TBC

We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’

Commitment to safeguarding

UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the selection criteria, and will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.

We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About UTC Oxfordshire

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: UTC Oxfordshire website
• Email address: hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/utc-oxfordshire

UTC Oxfordshire is a specialist science and engineering school which works to ensure students have the skills, knowledge and experience that leading employers are looking for, as well as achieving their academic potential. Our school hours are 8.30am to 4pm. UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.

Arranging a visit to UTC Oxfordshire

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

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