Staff Vacancies
Current vacancies
Teacher of Science and Maths - Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Teacher who can deliver engaging and effective lessons in both Science and Maths to Key Stage 4 and 5 classes to join our friendly and supportive team.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan and deliver lessons whilst following the national curriculum in Science and Maths.
- Be approachable, flexible and adaptable, with a desire to make a difference in our students lives.
- Possess effective communication and relationship building skills.
- Be passionate about providing quality education care and support to young people.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking Improve the quality of pupils’ learning.
- Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom engage and motivate
We offer:
- Focused teaching – only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes.
- An open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals.
- Outstanding facilities and resources.
- A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Headteacher.
- An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education.
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
You can find out more about Science at UTC Oxfordshire here: Science at UTC Oxfordshire  and Maths here: UTC Oxfordshire Maths Department
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 and return to hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Subject Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
UTC Oxfordshire Maths Department
ALET staff recruitment brochure.
Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 28th April 2025
Interviews: Â Thursday 1st May 2025
Salary: Teacher Main Scale (MPS)
Hours: Full Time, Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)
Start date: September 2025
Teacher of Engineering / Design and Technology / Product Design
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Engineering, who can teach KS4 and KS5 Engineering to join our University Technical College (UTC). The courses offered are OCR Cambridge National Level 2, GCSE Product Design, A Level Product Design and BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 3.
The UTC opened in September 2015 in a new state of the art building. This is not only a relatively new school, but a new approach to educating 14 to19-year-olds; which is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades. All students at UTC Oxfordshire specialise in either Engineering or Science; at 14 they will also study a rich and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist. At capacity, we will be educating 600 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Science; it truly is an inspirational environment.
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).
- An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education
You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here: UTC Oxfordshire Engineering
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return to hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Teacher of Engineering Job Description and Person Specification
ALET staff recruitment brochure
Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 28th April 2025
Interviews:  Thursday 1st May 2025
Salary: Teacher Main Scale (MPS)
Start date: September 2025
Engineering Technician
We are currently looking for an engineering technician to join our team. The role is suitable for a handyman or machinist who would like to be in the workshop. We can offer flexible working within term time.
At UTC Oxfordshire we offer a unique curriculum, a strong and supportive team who are passionate about providing the best opportunities to our young people, alongside excellent training and flexible work opportunities.
You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here:Â UTC Oxfordshire Engineering
To apply for this position, please complete the online application form below and send it together with a supporting letter to hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms.
If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or completion of this form, or you would like to come in for an informal chat about the role, please email HR at hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Engineering Technician Job Description and Person Specification
ALET staff recruitment brochure.
Application Closing Date: Applications will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates will be invited to interview
Salary: £23,656 to £25,183 pa, FTE (actual salary: £20,507 to £21,831) dependent on experience
Contract:Â Full-time (Permanent), 37 hours per week, Term Time only
Start date:Â As soon as possible
HOW TO APPLY
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 to hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Visits to the school are welcome, please call 01235 391587 to arrange a tour.Â
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting / interviews have taken place.Â
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’Â
We can offer:Â
- An exciting opportunity to work as a growing and supportive teamÂ
- An environment where the focus is upon high quality teaching and positive employment outcomes for studentsÂ
- A unique curriculum with outstanding facilities and cutting edge ICT and technology to support learningÂ
- Career developmentÂ
- A commitment to professional developmentÂ
- Focused teaching – KS4 and KS5Â
- Fully supported laptop provided with latest software to simplify your workloadÂ
Are you interested in shaping tomorrow’s designers, engineers and programmers? Â
At UTC Oxfordshire we are just as ambitious for our employees as we are for our students.  Â
Read more about working in our Trust here ALET staff recruitment brochure. Â

ABOUT US
The UTC opened in September 2015 in a new state of the art building. This is not only a relatively new school, but a new approach to educating 14-19 year olds; which is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades. All students at UTC Oxfordshire specialise in either Engineering or Science; at 14 they will also study a rich and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist. At capacity, we will be educating 600 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Science; it truly is an inspirational environment.Â
We pride ourselves on our strong team, unique curriculum, excellent training and flexible work opportunities. We are passionate about providing the best opportunities for our young people. Â
Our school hours are 8.30am to 4pm. UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.Â
We recommend a tour of the UTC and informal conversations are encouraged.  We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.Â
We welcome ambitious and forward thinking NQTs as well as experienced teachers.Â
Find out more about life at UTC Oxfordshire on our YouTube channelÂ
As an Activate Learning Education Trust school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any post within the Trust is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Â
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022′.Â
Safeguarding recruitment statement  Â
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 a DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.Â
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