What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience of working in a school environment is ideal but not essential
• Experience of working with young people is ideal but not essential
• Experience of establishing successful relationships with a variety of children at the relevant age
• Relentless drive to do whatever it takes to ensure all pupils succeed.
• The belief that with the right environment all of our pupils are able to excel at university, or in a meaningful alternative.
• The courage and conviction to make a difference.
• The ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Empathy and the ability to understand the needs, aspirations and motivation of diverse individuals and groups.
• The ability to influence and motivate others.
• Develop and communicate a shared vision.
• Model desired behaviour and values.
• Develop plans with concrete outcomes and effective solutions.
• Evaluate results and identify necessary actions.
• Make fact-based decisions
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff environment in a supportive school setting where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Finham Park School students.
• A world-class professional development programme with the school being the strategic lead for The Lion Alliance which offers a range of ITT, early careers, middle and senior leader development programmes through the National College, SSAT and the Chartered College of Teaching. There is a passion for teaching and learning evident and recent speakers have included Tom Sherrington, Dylan Wiliam, and Harry Fletcher-Wood.
• A range of health and wellbeing services through the MAT and external services.
• Free, on-site car parking.
• Staff fitness suite.
• School social events.
• A commitment to staff well-being.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lyng Hall and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake an enhanced DBS check.