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UTC Plymouth UTC Plymouth is an academic STEAM college for young people aged 11-19. Follow us on: Instagram - utc_plymouth
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We offer students at KS3, GCSE and A-Level age a unique learning experience where applied learning is the focus, with a specialism in Engineering and the STEM subjects. A blend of workshop experiences, industry-led challenges and core academic learning with the aim of offering clear progression routes into employment, higher education or further learning in work.

🚀🔧 Year 9 Lego + CAD!Our students have been diving into an exciting mix of CAD design and Lego engineering.To build up t...
22/05/2026

🚀🔧 Year 9 Lego + CAD!

Our students have been diving into an exciting mix of CAD design and Lego engineering.
To build up their skills ahead of their Cambridge Nationals, Year 9 started by modelling individual Lego bricks from technical drawings 💡📐 They’re learning how to use fasteners in CAD to connect multiple components.

Students build their ideas in Duplo first, then recreate them digitally in Onshape, the same software used by real engineers. 🔩💻

Some of our students even took on the additional challenge: designing mini Lego figures. A brilliant stretch task that pushes precision, creativity and advanced CAD skills.

Amazing work from our future engineers! 🌟🔬✨

🎉✨ Last Day at UTC Plymouth! ✨🎉Today marks our final day with Year 11 and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of...
22/05/2026

🎉✨ Last Day at UTC Plymouth! ✨🎉

Today marks our final day with Year 11 and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of you. You’ve shown resilience, ambition and determination and we continue to be proud of everything you’ve achieved so far. 💙💪

There are only a few exams left, so keep pushing, keep revising and keep aiming high. Your hard work now will open doors for your future, those all‑important results are just around the corner! 📚🚀

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Prom and again on Results Day when all your effort pays off. 🌟

Just one final push. You’ve got this, Year 11! 🙌🔥

🚀 Science at UTC Plymouth!7S have been diving into their Investigating Speed practical this week, exploring how differen...
22/05/2026

🚀 Science at UTC Plymouth!

7S have been diving into their Investigating Speed practical this week, exploring how different objects travel down a ramp and timing each run with real precision. Collecting accurate measurements and calculating speed using their own data.

It’s great to see our classrooms buzzing with curiosity and teamwork and to watch our future scientists, engineers and innovators developing the practical STEM skills that will shape their futures. This is exactly what UTC Plymouth is all about!🔬📏⚡️

⭐ UTC Plymouth Student Spotlight! ⭐Huge congratulations to Mia, who boxed at the England National Championships this wee...
19/05/2026

⭐ UTC Plymouth Student Spotlight! ⭐

Huge congratulations to Mia, who boxed at the England National Championships this weekend and made it all the way to the Semi‑Final! 🥊🔥 What an incredible achievement, we are extremely proud of her dedication and talent.

At UTC Plymouth, we love celebrating the amazing things our students accomplish outside of school as well as in the classroom. Mia’s success is a brilliant reminder of the passion and ambition our young people bring to everything they do.

It makes us wonder… what have some of our other students been up to recently?
Does your child deserve some recognition in our next Student Spotlight?

📩 Email us or
💬 Comment below to share their achievements, we want to celebrate them!

📩✨ TRANSITION INFORMATION Has Now Been Sent! ✨📩NEW Parents/carers, please be aware our Transition Information for Septem...
19/05/2026

📩✨ TRANSITION INFORMATION Has Now Been Sent! ✨📩

NEW Parents/carers, please be aware our Transition Information for September starters has now been emailed out. Please check your inbox to make sure you’ve received everything you need to help your child feel confident and ready for their UTC journey.

Inside the email, you’ll find:
📅 Key dates for your calendar
📝 Important actions, including the Online Data Collection Form - DEADLINE to have this completed is: Monday 1st June.
🎒 Equipment checklist
👕 Uniform guidance
🏫 Transition Day details
🤝 Enhanced transition visit information (if applicable)

If you haven’t received the email or you have any further questions, please contact our Transition Team at [email protected] and they’ll be happy to help.

We can’t wait to welcome your young person into the UTC Plymouth community! 💙⚙️

19/05/2026

🏙️🔥 Skyscraper Challenge … Godzilla! 🔥🏙️

We had way too much fun making this new video, some of you will remember the Skyscraper Challenge from earlier this year. The big question is…
Did YOUR skyscraper survive the mighty Godzilla? 👀🦖

Our students loved it so much that they’ve officially requested a King Kong sequel, so guess what? It’s happening. This May, we’re back in the workshop with brand‑new 3D‑printed skyscrapers, ready for round two. Keep an eye out for another video soon. 👀🦍✨

In case you missed it, here’s what our Year 7s have been up to:
🚀 Designing and 3D‑printing their own skyscrapers
💻✏️ Creating CAD models from scratch
🖨️ Watching their builds come to life
🧠 Developing engineering thinking, problem‑solving and digital design skills, all core to what we do here at UTC Plymouth

🌿 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿Today at UTC Plymouth, we were proud to welcome the Mental Health Support Team (M...
11/05/2026

🌿 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

Today at UTC Plymouth, we were proud to welcome the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) into school. They spent time speaking with our students, offering guidance and raising awareness around mental health and wellbeing.

We value opportunities to work with community partners like MHST and we’re always grateful to bring trusted professionals into our school to support and empower our young people. 💬💛

If you or someone you know is finding things difficult, here are some supportive organisations you can reach out to for reliable information and guidance:

Livewell South West - Local Mental Help Support
www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/

YoungMinds – Advice for young people and families
www.youngminds.org.uk

Mind – Mental health information and support
www.mind.org.uk

Kooth – Free online mental‑health support for young people
www.kooth.com

NHS Mental Health Services – Professional guidance and pathways
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Let’s keep the conversation going and continue looking out for one another. 💙

🚀 We’re Hiring! Join UTC Plymouth as our new English Teacher 📚✨Are you passionate about inspiring young people and helpi...
07/05/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring! Join UTC Plymouth as our new English Teacher 📚✨

Are you passionate about inspiring young people and helping them unlock real‑world opportunities? we are looking for an exceptional English Teacher to join our dynamic team from September 2026.

Located in Plymouth’s historic Coastal Quarter, UTC Plymouth is a centre of excellence specialising in academic rigour, engineering and digital technology. With strong progression routes, personalised development programmes and collaboration across Reach South Academy Trust, this is an exciting place to grow your career. 🌟

💼 Role: English Teacher
📍 Location: UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
📅 Start Date: September 2026
📝 Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
🎓 ECTs welcome to apply
⏳ Closing Date: 12 May 2026

If you’re dedicated, innovative, and driven to raise aspirations for the next generation of innovators, we’d love to hear from you! 🙌

👉 Apply now via MyNewTerm:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146560/EDV-2026-UP-42500

🚀 We’re Hiring, Join the UTC Plymouth TeamUTC Plymouth is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Pastoral Raising S...
30/04/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring, Join the UTC Plymouth Team

UTC Plymouth is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Pastoral Raising Standards Lead, starting September 2026.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people, raising aspirations and helping students unlock real‑world opportunities in Engineering and Digital Technology, this could be the perfect role for you.

📍 Location: UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
📅 Start Date: September 2026
💼 Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time (37 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year)
🗓️ Closing Date: Midnight, 17th May 2026
🗣️ Interview Date: 2nd June 2026

📌 Apply now:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146560/EDV-2026-UP-97208

Join us and help shape the next generation of creators, engineers and innovators.

📸🌿 Year 7 & 8 Take on the Eden Project! 🌿📸Today our Year 7 and 8 students had an incredible opportunity to explore the E...
23/04/2026

📸🌿 Year 7 & 8 Take on the Eden Project! 🌿📸

Today our Year 7 and 8 students had an incredible opportunity to explore the Eden Project.

As part of the visit, students were set two exciting challenges linked to the positive use of mobile phones:
📱✨ Nature Photography – capturing the beauty, patterns and textures of the natural world
🎤🎬 News Reporting – creating mini reports about their experience

We’ll be sharing some of their amazing work over the next week, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Alongside these tasks, students explored the biomes, discovered global plant species, learned about sustainability and experienced first‑hand how climate, ecosystems and science connect to real‑world issues. 🌍💡

Trips like this are so valuable, they spark curiosity, deepen understanding and help students see how STEM links to the world around them. A brilliant day of learning outside the classroom! 🙌

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