Teacher of Science

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 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 (Actual) MPS (UPS where applicable)

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School -Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

Salary: MPS (ECTs Welcome)

Start Date: ASAP

“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.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.  

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

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.

You may also wish to contact Head of School Mr C Seagar on cseager@decschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 8th May 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

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

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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dame-elizabeth-cadbury-school

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