Do you have a passion for working with young people in a school environment? Do you want to join the regions only STEM specialist college with excellent opportunities for development and professional growth?

Due to growth in our student body, UTC Portsmouth is looking to recruit the following post to join a committed team of passionate and professional staff; supporting pupils and the college to establish a supportive and exciting environment in which all students can thrive.

Current vacancies:

  • Student Support Officer

  • Cover Supervisor

  • Teacher of Physics

Student Support Officer

Salary: S3 - S8 £22,737 - £24,702 (FTE) £21,600 - £23,467 (TTO Actual)

Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for supporting students? UTC Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated Student Support Officer to join our Care, Guidance, and Support Team in a state-of-the-art STEM-focused learning environment.

This dynamic role encompasses three key responsibilities:

  • Learning Support Assistant

  • Cover Supervisor

  • Student Mentor

To be successful in this role, you should have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience working with young people is highly desirable. The role demands a patient yet assertive approach, with the ability to handle a variety of situations in a busy school environment.

Position Details:

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

  • Term time only plus 5 additional days

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm

At UTC Portsmouth, you’ll find an exceptional working environment with excellent facilities, supportive colleagues, outstanding students, and convenient transport links. This role offers tremendous job satisfaction as you contribute to our vibrant team.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we invite you to visit our college for a coffee and a chat. We look forward to meeting you!

We will be responding to applications as soon as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd November, 12pm

Cover supervisor

S3 - S8 £22,737 - £24,702 (FTE) £21,600 - £23,467 (TTO Actual)

Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for supporting students? UTC Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our Care, Guidance, and Support Team in a state-of-the-art STEM-focused learning environment.

This dynamic role encompasses three key responsibilities:

  • Cover Supervisor

  • Student Mentor

To be successful in this role, you should have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience working with young people is highly desirable. The role demands a patient yet assertive approach, with the ability to handle a variety of situations in a busy school environment.

Position Details:

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

  • Term time only plus 5 additional days

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm

At UTC Portsmouth, you’ll find an exceptional working environment with excellent facilities, supportive colleagues, outstanding students, and convenient transport links. This role offers tremendous job satisfaction as you contribute to our vibrant team.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we invite you to visit our college for a coffee and a chat. We look forward to meeting you!

We will be responding to applications as soon as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd November, 12pm


Teacher of Physics

UTC Portsmouth teacher Main Scale M1 - M6 (£30,000 - £41,333)

Are you passionate about teaching Physics? Are you looking for an innovative and forward thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at UTC Portsmouth  where we believe exceptional teachers transform students’ lives!

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic teacher of Physics to join our dynamic and successful school; someone with a real passion for their subject, who teaches engaging lessons and helps all students reach their potential.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all of our students with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning

  • Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is influential and committed to getting the best outcomes for the students in our school

  • Be keenly interested in how children learn

  • Be committed to equal opportunities for all and to the safeguarding and welfare of young people

Why work for UTC Portsmouth?

  • State of the art, purpose built STEM learning environment with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities

  • Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career

  • Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities

  • Outstanding students 

  • Great transport links


This job will give you tremendous job satisfaction and you will enjoy working as part of our amazing team. If you think you are the person we are looking for, please come in to visit the college and have a coffee and a chat with us!

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd November, 12pm

We offer:

  • a modern, purpose built and well equipped college

  • highly competitive salaries and leave entitlements

  • state of the art facilities and resources

  • the opportunity to work with highly motivated students and parents

  • a small, cohesive and mutually supportive staff team

  • access to the Teacher Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme

  • established links to high profile employer partners and access to new and emerging partners

  • free access to an online Employee Benefits Portal offering access to a wide range of discounts and offers

  • free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, physical, emotional and wellbeing advice and guidance

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