Teacher of Food and Design Technology

Grace Academy Coventry, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2RH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Art and design, Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week 8am-3pm Mon-Fri plus CPD hours and after school parent meetings
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS 1 – MPS 9/UPS 3 (£32,916 to £51,048)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR considered for right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who will have the opportunity to work within a department with fantastic facilities and teaching areas. You should be a skillful teacher with excellent knowledge of your subject area; you will also have the drive and ability to instill this knowledge in the students you teach. The successful candidate should be able to adapt and plan lessons effectively to accommodate the variety of educational needs in the Academy and should also demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills, creative and flexible teaching. You will be a positive, forward-looking individual with the energy to enthuse our students and inspire them to achieve their very best to ensure all our young learners achieve the most successful outcomes so they can accomplish their ambitions when leaving the Academy.

A candidate applying for this post should:

• possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for sharing this with the students and the department
• deliver high-quality lessons on a consistent basis
• adhere to whole school teaching and learning foci
• manage behaviour effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately
• liaise closely with the Head of Department to look for opportunities to support/challenge students
• be willing to joint-plan schemes of work.

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;
• A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;
• Professional development led by our 'Cultivating Excellence' structure to support a coaching culture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be;
• Opportunities for training and development through the teaching school based at Sponne School;
• Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;
• Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
• Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
• Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;
• Free lunch when undertaking a duty;
• Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;
• Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;
• Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeing packages;
• Free Eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations;
• Free work laptop and use of up to date IT equipment;
• Plenty of on-site parking.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Grace Academy Coventry

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1022 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Coventry website
• Email address: sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 02476 589000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-coventry

Grace Academy Coventry aims to develop well educated, considerate and caring citizens with a strong sense of values who will succeed in, and contribute to modern society. At Grace Academy, we believe that excellent teaching and support, world-class facilities and outstanding resources combine to give our students the best possible preparation for their adult life. The Grace Academies joined Tove Learning Trust in 2019.

Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Coventry

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk.

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