Director of Vocational

Turves Green Boys' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2A (£8,913)

Director of Vocational job summary

Director of Vocational (DT and ICT)

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

Salary: MPS (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2A (£8,913)

Start Date: January 2027

No teacher doubts the power of their subject to change lives, but we need someone who wants to have an impact beyond their own classroom and lead a team of passionate professionals to get the best for every pupil. 

We need an enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner to lead our Vocational Department to ensure all pupils receive the best possible experience of these fascinating subjects. The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly effective teacher of Design & Technology, with a track record of excellence in the classroom and evidence of facilitating exceptional pupil outcomes. 

Applicants will be able to lead the faculty and teach across all key stages.

Applications are welcome from experienced leaders and well-qualified ambitious teachers with leadership skills looking to take their next step in professional development. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status;
• Has a track record of strong pupil outcomes;
• Has the ability to lead and manage a team so everyone performs to their best, taking decisive action when underperformance dips;
• Is committed to reflecting on their own practice and that of colleagues within the department, identifying opportunities to continually strengthen and improve teaching and learning;
• Collaborates with leaders across their school and other Trust schools.

About us:

At Turves Green Boys’ School, developing qualities and values that will allow students to succeed in future endeavours is our priority. The high expectations of our pupils and staff support our traditional values. Pupils experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. With Matrix Academy Trust, we hold a shared belief that no child should fail.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

To arrange an informal look at the school for yourself please contact the Head of School Mr Walker: twalker@tgbs.co.uk

Application Deadline: 19th October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Turves Green Boys' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Turves Green Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turves-green-boys-school-birmingham

Ofsted Good provider.

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