Teacher of Science

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

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable)

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

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

Start Date: September 2026

“Success is a science; if you have the right conditions, you get the result.” So said Oscar Wilde and we say the same.

Whether you are beginning your career as an ECT or you have been teaching science for decades, to really inspire the next generation you need an environment with the right conditions. You need an environment where pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are. With the highest expectations of pupils’ behaviour and effort, we don’t accept excuses. Our teachers work very hard but they only ever do work which is going to make a difference for our pupils.

We need a passionate Teacher of Science with a desire to inspire this passion into our pupils. Your skills will include:

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.

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: 27th March 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: Academy, 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

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