Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.
We’re really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.
You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.
Many valuable staff benefits. Including:
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Free Parking
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Cycle to work scheme
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Discounted shopping benefits
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Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff
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Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College’s occupational health portal.
What support is available to me?
You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
Teacher of Biology – Inspire Curiosity. Shape Futures. Change Lives.
MPR 1-6, £32,916-£45,352
Contract Term: Maternity cover from 2/11/26 until 21/7/27, Full time
At Berkeley Green UTC, we don’t just teach subjects, we ignite ambition, cultivate belonging, and prepare young people to step confidently into the world beyond education.
Why this role matters:
Our students arrive with purpose. They are aspiring engineers, cyber specialists, digital innovators and they need a Biology teacher who can bring the living world to life, connecting scientific understanding to the challenges and possibilities of the future.
You won’t just deliver lessons; you will:
- Challenge every student to exceed what they thought possible
- Build confidence, resilience, and independence
- Shape thinkers, problem-solvers, and future professionals
What makes Berkeley Green UTC different
Step into our UTC and you’ll feel it instantly – a culture built on professionalism, respect, and genuine human connection.
- Students are polite, motivated, and purposeful
- Staff know every learner, because relationships matter here
- Learning is cutting-edge, employer-informed, and future-focused
- Facilities are state-of-the-art, designed with industry partners
- Education is both academic and technical, equally valued
This is a place where you can truly immerse yourself in your subject, supported by colleagues who are experts in their fields and a community that believes in what education can be.
The teacher we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Sets the highest expectations and inspires students to reach them
- Creates a safe, inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect
- Plans learning that builds on prior knowledge and stretches every learner
- Has a deep love of Biology and communicates it with enthusiasm and clarity
- Brings learning to life through practical application, creativity, and curiosity
- Uses assessment meaningfully to drive progress and unlock potential
- Builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families
- Embraces innovation, including the use of technology and real-world contexts
- Is reflective, driven, and committed to continual professional growth
Above all, we want a teacher who sees the young people in front of them – not just their grades, but their potential.
Beyond the classroom
At Berkeley Green UTC, teaching extends beyond lessons. You will:
- Contribute to a curriculum shaped by industry and opportunity
- Work alongside employers and partners who enrich learning
- Support students as they progress to top universities, apprenticeships, and careers
- Play a full role in a community where collaboration and shared purpose matter
A place where you can thrive
This is more than a job; it’s a place where your work has meaning.
You will join a community that:
- Values integrity, respect, and professionalism
- Invests in high-quality CPD and career development
- Encourages innovation and celebrates excellence
- Believes that great teaching changes lives
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
If you are ready to inspire, challenge, and make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from you. Come and be part of something different. Come and be part of Berkeley Green UTC.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interviews: TBC
To apply, please complete the application form attached below.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and
therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
