Success through Endeavour Ambition through Challenge Strength through Diversity Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen within our academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Food Technology who will encourage and create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential. You should have experience of teaching Food Technology across the ability range for KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire learners to achieve excellent results. Our friendly, thriving, and supportive team believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. Ninestiles, an Academy is a developing and improving academy and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and support that journey. To facilitate the smooth running of the faculty, a small number of KS3 art and DT lessons may be included on the timetable of this post. For the right candidate we will be able to offer a TLR as a curriculum expert to support the head of faculty in shaping the direction and development of the subject, with specific responsibility for developing and managing the curriculum for Food Technology. The post holder will assist with managing colleagues, the effective, safe and efficient deployment of resources and securing and sustaining high quality teaching and learning in the subject; all leading to aspirational and successful outcomes for Ninestiles learners The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist or a newly qualified teacher who wishes to develop their career, to help build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to the academy and community.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Flexible working requests are welcome. Part-time working hours will be considered for experienced colleagues as the Trust seeks to promote flexible working options to support a work-life balance. About our Academy The greatest strength of our academy is our learners who are often praised for their creativity, musical talents, artistic performances and the respect they have for one another. Learners generally understand the importance of learning, value their school and are proud to be part of it. Ninestiles has a very reflective teaching colleagues who welcome feedback from parents, carers and learners to secure the needs of all learners. The academy has a wide and varied curriculum, learners have access to an impressive range of sporting and extracurricular activities with well over sixty enrichment opportunities offered after school. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and colleagues work positively with the leadership team to ensure learners are kept safe. The leadership team of Ninestiles is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with colleagues that have a passion for teaching and learning. About the Trust Why work for us? We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
• employee assistance programme
• high quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
• Wellbeing advocates
• lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare vouchers
• generous employer pension schemes, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.