Teacher of DT

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

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable)

Teacher of DT job summary

Teacher of DT

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

Salary: Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) (ECT Welcome)

Start Date: September 2026

open to part time contract for right candidate.

“The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star.” - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

We need a talented Teacher of DT who has the passion, knowledge and skill to take children on culinary adventures, opening up their palates to endless possibilities. We want someone who really knows their subject, keeping up to date with the newest developments in diet and food science.

Whether you’re new to the profession or you have been teaching Food for decades, you need an environment in which pupils devour up the learning experiences you design for them. We are the sort of school which rewards enthusiasm. A school where pupils will, with just a pinch of encouragement, be eager give new experiences a try.

Your skills will include:

• Being a good classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;
• Having up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge;
• Possessing a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to school improvement.
• Food Specialism Desirable

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 arrange an informal look at the school please contact the head of school Mr T Walker: twalker@tgbs.co.uk

Application Deadline: 12th June 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.

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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

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 538 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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