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DEPUTY CURRICULUM LEADER OF ENGLISH - MEADOW PARK SCHOOL

TMS + TLR2a

Permanent

Starting January 2023 

Based at Meadow Park School, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD

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 School 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.

Due to a promotion within school, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Meadow Park School for a motivated and dynamic teacher to support the school on its improvement journey.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Curriculum Lead for English with an ambitious vision to develop curriculum and provision throughout the school. The successful candidate will support and advise the Director of English & Literacy in leading the development, implementation, review and improvement of the learning and teaching in the English department and to ensure student attainment is raised.  You will also help lead in the development of Literacy across 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 must be:

- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

- Resilient with a strong personal drive.

- 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.

Please see below an application form to download. Completed application forms to be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 14th October at 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th October 

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

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2022 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.

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.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council