Science Teacher | University Technical College (UTC) |Shropshire

CORE PURPOSE We require an enterprising, industrially grounded Science Teacher to deliver high-quality biology, chemistry, and physics instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (A-Level and Level 3 Technical qualifications). Operating within a specialist, employer-led University Technical College environment, the successful candidate will facilitate a contextualised STEM curriculum that merges core scientific theory with modern product manufacturing, environmental analysis, and advanced engineering applications, preparing pupils thoroughly for terminal examinations, higher apprenticeships, and technical careers. KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS Applied Scientific Instruction: Plan and deliver rigorous science lessons, linking theoretical concepts—such as biochemistry, chemical kinetics, materials science, and fluid dynamics—directly to contemporary manufacturing and industrial practices. Employer-Led Project Integration: Collaborate closely with regional engineering firms, agricultural technology innovators, and local university departments to integrate live, technical research briefs into the core academic science curriculum. Rigorous Examination Preparation: Guide Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 cohorts systematically through the demands of GCSE Separate and Combined Sciences, A-Level Science disciplines, and vocational technical specifications, maximizing high-grade attainment. Advanced Laboratory Management: Oversee cutting-edge, workplace-simulated laboratory spaces with flawless adherence to CLEAPSS health and safety standards, training pupils in industry-standard chemical testing, microscopy, and data logging software. Work-Readiness Pastoral Tutoring: Act as a specialist professional mentor to a cohort of pupils, guiding them through manufacturing site placements, professional networking strategies, UCAS applications, and higher technical apprenticeship routes. ENVIRONMENT & STRUCTURE University Technical College Framework: Operating as a distinctive, government-funded sub-regional academy for 14–19 year olds, this institution specializes heavily in technical and engineering education. The campus maintains deep institutional ties with regional industries and a sponsoring university, operating with a highly focused, compact pupil roll. Commercial Workplace Culture: The campus mirrors a modern technical research facility or corporate workspace rather than a traditional secondary school. Pupils follow an extended working day, wear professional business attire, and manage their own independent laboratory blocks, establishing a mature, self-regulated atmosphere centered entirely on scientific innovation and academic application. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent (such as QTLS), paired with a strong honours degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or a closely related applied science or chemical engineering discipline. Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver outstanding progress outcomes in both academic (GCSE/A-Level) and vocational technical specifications through explicit, inquiry-led science pedagogy. Industrial Literacy: Active experience or a deep understanding of contemporary STEM sectors, technical design frameworks, and laboratory safety protocols, with the ability to instruct pupils in modern digital data collection practices. REGIONAL CONTEXT Industrial Innovations & Agricultural Technology: Based in Shropshire, the college operates at the intersection of traditional heavy engineering heritage and modern manufacturing development. The curriculum directly leverages proximity to regional innovation hubs, agricultural research centres, and advanced materials manufacturers, transforming Shropshire's landscape into a rich living laboratory for environmental, mechanical, and biological projects. Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from strong sub-regional transport links, providing straightforward road commuting via the M54 motorway corridor, the A5, and the A49. Public transit operates efficiently, utilizing comprehensive regional bus networks alongside reliable rail links from major county hubs like Shrewsbury, Telford Central, and Wellington stations, which offer frequent services straight to Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, and Chester. APPLICATION INTAKE Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.