Deputy Headteacher

Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2027

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £82,654.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (FTE) Salary: L20-24

Deputy Headteacher job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a conscientious, capable and ambitious individual to help lead our high performing and prestigious school.

Finham Park has two deputy headteachers with the successful candidate taking strategic responsibility for the curriculum, teaching & learning, achievement and inclusion. Roles and responsibilities may change over time as staffing evolves and priorities alter, so we will be looking for a highly experienced leader with a broad skillset who would also be willing and able to adjust accordingly as required.

The role carries significant responsibility and accountability. The successful candidate will need to be able to manage in a high-pressure environment with multiple demands on their time. They will need to demonstrate that they can remain calm, focussed and people centred at all times. We are looking for an individual who is able to build strong relationships, communicate effectively and prioritise strategically to leverage their capacity to the greatest effect.

The successful candidate can expect to join a loyal, committed and able group of senior leaders who are passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for students and creating an environment where staff and students can thrive. We are a team who are quick to laugh, enjoy spending time in the company of each other, but are also able to have open and frank discussions to ensure that the best decisions are made. While there is much that we can celebrate as a school, we also recognise that there are lots of things we can do better to ensure that the experiences we provide for our community are genuinely world class.

Finham Park School is part of the Finham Park MAT. We work closely with other schools across the Trust to share best practice and make shared strategic decisions. Senior leaders sit on Trust working parties and build strong working relationships with other leaders across the network. The Trust central team provide excellent support for school leaders and are quick to respond to any enquiries.

If you are passionate about making a profound difference, enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, and want to play a key role in taking our already successful school forwards, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to speak with David Bedford, Headteacher, to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Jacqui Bevan (PA to the Headteacher) at j.bevan@finhampark.co.uk.

If you would like a tour of the school, tours are offered 2.30-3.30pm on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September. To join one of these tours, please also contact Ms Bevan on the email address above.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

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) 2025 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Finham Park School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1724 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finham Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finham-park-school-coventry

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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