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This job expired on 1 February 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    1 February 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 January 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L20-24: (£67,364 - £74,295)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher L20-24: (£67,364 - £74,295) Starting September 2021 We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Deputy Headteacher for Finham Park School, for September 2021. This exciting opportunity has become available due to the expansion of the senior team as the school grows. Ø Are you an outstanding teacher and leader with strategic vision, resilient character and a strong belief that all young people can succeed? Ø Do you have a proven track record in raising standards? Ø Do you have experience in motivating and developing staff to ensure that all students achieve highly? Are you able to work collaboratively with colleagues, receptive to new ideas, and eager to learn? Ø Do you have the desire and aptitude to work towards headship? Finham Park School is the Lead School in the recently established Finham Park Multi Academy Trust. Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all. Finham Park School and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, has been a highly regarded part of the educational landscape for over forty years. It has a long and proud history or providing the highest quality teaching and an innovative curriculum. We believe that school is about children ‘having the time of their lives’ and provide opportunities for this to be a reality whilst developing our core values of Integrity, Kindness, Courageousness, Perseverance and Humility. Finham Park is a popular, successful and exciting secondary comprehensive school of over 1,500 students and is consistently oversubscribed. The school was rated as 'Outstanding' for the second time in 2015. Standards are consistently above national averages with us being a high performing school that received 'World Class School' status for the second time in 2018 and ‘International Accrediting World Class School’ status in 2020. We are a National Support School, an International Status school and a Leading Edge School. Situated in the city of Coventry, Finham Park School is an 11-18 Academy for pupils aged 11 to 19 and is highly over-subscribed with a Sixth Form of over 300 students. What we can offer: ü Outstanding professional development as the school is a Teaching School (The Lion Alliance) ü Supportive staff and a strong team ethos ü Supportive leadership within the school and MAT ü Progression opportunities as the school and MAT grow ü Superb staff facilities Find out more about life at the school from social media: Twitter: @FinhamPark Facebook: www.facebook/FinhamPark1 Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is therefore seeking a Deputy Headteacher who will: • be a successful leader; a willing and capable learner who believes in our vision for the school and who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving it • inspire and motivate students and staff, ensuring all are valued and supported to be the best they can be • be passionate about making a difference for every child • be supported to develop their leadership skills and specialisms across several areas of school life. We are happy to arrange informal, confidential discussions or visits to the school. Should you be interested in either of these options, please contact Diane Case, PA to the Headteacher on 02476 418 135 or email d.case@finhampark.co.uk To apply, please read our pack before providing a full application form along with the equal opportunities form. Please ensure your supporting statement sets out why you feel that you are suitable for this role and includes demonstrable impact of your leadership and achievements. Details of our interview arrangements, will be provided to the shortlisted candidates. Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021 at 9am Interview date: Thursday 11th February 2021 and Friday 12th February 2021 Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or: HR Department Finham Park Multi Academy Trust Torrington Avenue Coventry CV4 9WT For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk Finham 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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Finham Park 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.

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About Finham Park School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1711 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.

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