Curriculum Leader PE
Meadow Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
21 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary MPS / UPS + TLR2c (£7821)
Additional allowances
TLR2c (£7821)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Curriculum Leader PE
Salary MPS / UPS + TLR2c (£7821)
Starting April 2025
Based at Meadow Park, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD
We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Curriculum Leader for PE at Meadow Park School. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Curriculum Leader who has the skills, experience and passion to support the school on its improvement journey. You will develop and monitor student progress, teaching and learning and assessment in the PE department; and enrich our extra curricular programme and build on our sporting successes. Students currently benefit from a wide ranging programme in a range of sports such as rugby, football, netball, basketball and athletics. The school sits on over 30 acres of land, including a number of pitches and fields, sports hall and gym.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.
At Meadow Park School we are committed to Nurturing Excellence, Growing Aspiration and Thriving Together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.
Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that:
“Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher”;
“There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils”;
“The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate”.
The successful candidate must be:
- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of all students and staff.
- Reflective and resilient with a strong personal drive.
- Able to demonstrate exceptional leadership within the PE department
- Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.
- Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”
- Honest and have complete integrity and ‘moral compass’
We will offer you:
- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.
- A vibrant, modern building and facilities (including the use of two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.
Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Bernadette Pettman about the role telephone 02476 302580.
Closing date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Interview date: W/c 27th January 2025
Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal.Click the link below to take you directly to the site.
https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=aa7a29de-f278-494e-be85-8570c80b16e0
Alternatively,you can click on the ‘application form’ on our careers website which will direct you to the application page.
To request any of the documents in an accessible format, or to request an application form via email please contactapply@finhampark.co.ukor call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.
If you are a new user to our portal, you can click on ‘Register’to complete your candidate profile.If you want to apply directly for this role and not save your data for any future vacancies, you can click on the‘Apply Now’button at the bottom of the Every page.
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk
Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
What the school offers its staff
At Meadow Park School we are committed to Nurturing Excellence, Growing Aspiration and Thriving Together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Meadow Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 783 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Meadow Park School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- apply@finhampark.co.uk
- Phone number
- 024777180000
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.
At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.
Arranging a visit to Meadow Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@finhampark.co.uk.
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