Teacher of English

Turves Green Boys' School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Turves Green Boys’ School in Northfield, Birmingham, is seeking a Teacher of English to join the English Department. You will deliver engaging lessons across abilities and year groups, inspiring pupils to develop confidence and love of English, while planning high-quality lessons that promote progress.

We welcome both experienced teachers and ECTs, offering superb professional development including NPQs and strong ECT support within Matrix Academy Trust, with a supportive, collaborative school

Qualifications

• QTS required with up-to-date subject and pedagogical knowledge.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Reflective, enthusiastic and keen to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging English lessons across abilities and year groups.
• Inspire pupils to develop confidence and love of English.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that support progress and attainment.
• Collaborate with the English Department and wider school team.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of English

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

Salary: MPS (UPS where relevant) (ECTs Welcome)

Start Date: January or April 2027

At Turves Green Boys’ School, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join the English Department.

We are looking for a teacher who is not only passionate about getting the best from their pupils but also wants the best for themselves. We offer superb professional development opportunities, including the full suite of NPQs and excellent ECT support that goes well beyond what many schools offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to begin your career in a supportive environment, we would welcome your application.

As a Teacher of English, you will be expected to deliver engaging and challenging lessons across different abilities and year groups, inspire pupils to develop confidence and love of English and plan and deliver high-quality lessons that support excellent progress and attainment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status;
• Has up to date subject and pedagogical knowledge, with a genuine passion for English;
• Has excellent classroom management and communication skills;
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to develop professionally;
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to the school community.

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.

Application Deadline: 20th November 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.