Mathematics Teacher - UTC Portsmouth

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Teacher of Mathematics to join a collaborative team at a STEM college. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and delivering engaging lessons, fostering a love of mathematics among students. This role offers significant professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and excellent resources. Ideal for both newly qualified and experienced teachers committed to inspiring the next generation of confident mathematicians.

Benefits

State-of-the-art teaching facilities

Support from experienced staff

Exceptional CPD opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is reflective and committed to excellent outcomes.
• Have a strong interest in how young people learn and a desire to continually improve.
• Be committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching methods.
• Make a real impact by shaping confident mathematicians.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of student learning

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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

• 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.

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 e‑mail to [e-mail]. 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.

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.