Director of English & Literacy
Meadow Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or earlier
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £60,443.00 - £66,695.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Scale 7-11
Director of English & Literacy job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Meadow Park School for a motivated and dynamic candidate to join our extended leadership team. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Director of English & Literacy with an ambitious vision to develop curriculum and provision throughout the school.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner who shares our passion for responsive learning and teaching, has outstanding subject knowledge and takes a creative approach to ensure Meadow Park School is a place to “Thrive Together”.
The successful candidate will lead the English teaching team and be part of the extended leadership team, advising the leadership team on matters relating to literacy. As well as line management of the English department and librarians, you will attend Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings and morning briefings, fulfilling duties this senior role affords.
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 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 students and staff.
- Resilient with a strong personal drive.
- Able to demonstrate leadership in an English department
- Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.
- Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”
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 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! We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Closing date: Thursday 18th June at 9am Interview date: TBA
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk
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) 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.
Further information about the job
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Meadow Park School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 803 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meadow Park School website
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.
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