DIRECTOR OF MATHS & NUMERACY
Part of the Extended Leadership Team
Starting April 2025
Leadership Pay Scale 7-11
Based at Meadow Park, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD
We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Director of Maths & Numeracy at Meadow Park School to support the school on its improvement journey. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced teacher with an ambitious vision to develop curriculum and provision throughout the school. The successful candidate will lead the Maths department and be part of the extended leadership team, advising the leadership team on matters relating to numeracy. As well as line management of the Maths department, you will attend Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings and morning briefings, fulfilling duties this senior role affords. 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”.
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.
The successful candidate must be:
* Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of all students and staff.
* Reflective and resilient with a strong personal drive.
* Able to demonstrate exceptional leadership within the Maths department.
* Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.
* Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”.
* Honest and have complete integrity and ‘moral compass’.
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 (including the use of two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) 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!
Closing date: Tuesday 4th February 2025
Interview date: W/c 10th February 2025
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.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Bernadette Pettman about the role telephone 02476 302580.
Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. Click the link below to take you directly to the site.
https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=6bcd3da5-f52b-49d6-a565-9424b9e84d43
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.
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