Teacher of Food

Teacher of Food Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS Salary: Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) (ECT Welcome) Start Date: September 2026 “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 Food 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. 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: 14th 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.