Headteacher

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Headteacher for Finham Park School for September 2025 or January 2026. This exciting opportunity has become available as the previous post holder moves to become the Headteacher of a larger, all-through school in another Trust.

Finham Park School is a larger than average secondary school with a Sixth Form. It is situated in the South of Coventry with easy access to all major routes (A45; A46; M1; M45; M6) between centres in the Midlands.

The successful candidate will lead Finham Park School, working with a team of highly qualified and dedicated colleagues in our continued drive to provide a “World Class” education for all students.

We are looking to appoint a charismatic, dynamic individual with exceptional leadership skills, who naturally inspires others and is passionate about teaching and its impact on learning. The successful candidate will be driven by a commitment to create the best possible educational opportunities for our students, in order to raise aspirations and transform lives.

Responsibilities

• Be an already experienced and successful leader with the potential to become “World Class”; a willing and capable learner who is able to articulate a vision for the school and who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving it.
• Have a determination to build on strengths and lead the school to even greater success.
• 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.
• Maintain and develop excellent relationships between staff, governors, parents, students and the wider community.
• Be committed to being involved at a strategic level in the development and growth of our Multi Academy Trust – unique in its ambition to promote co-construction at all levels.

The application pack contains letters from the CEO/Executive Headteacher; Trust Chair and Local Governing Body Chairs. We welcome enquiries from both serving Headteachers and experienced Deputy Headteachers and are happy to arrange informal, confidential discussions or visits to the School W/C 28^th April 2025.

Should you be interested in either of these options, please contact HR on 02477180000, Option 2 for HR or apply@finhampark.co.uk.

To apply, please read our pack before providing a full application form through MyNewTerm. 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.

Closing date: Tuesday 6^th May 2025 @ 8am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 6^th May 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 12^th May 2025

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

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.