Head of House at Meadow Park School
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About this Role
We are delighted to announce that we have anexciting opportunity, for a motivated and flexible teacher, to join our pastoralteam as the Head of one of our Houses and be a key part of our provision tosupport young people in school. As a Head of House, you will have theopportunity to work closely with a range of students and abilities to ensurestudents achieve their full potential. You will lead a section of the school,known as a House, reflecting the vision, values and ethos of the school as awhole. Meadow Park School is proud to have five Houses, Fulmen, Lunar, Orbis,Sol and Stellae. The Head of House role is both strategic and operational innature; working closely with the Deputy Heads of House you will ensure thesmooth day to day running of the House and future planning.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust isa growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools acrossCoventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary andSecondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a"World Class" education for all.
At Meadow Park Schoolwe are committed to Nurturing Excellence, Growing Aspiration and ThrivingTogether. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for youngpeople, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative andto enjoy their learning.
Meadow Parkwas recently inspected by Ofsted and graded 'Good' for Attitude to Learning,Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector notedin their report that:
"Pupils, parents and staff all describe thesignificant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrivalof the new headteacher";
"There is now a clear and ambitious visionevident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils";
"The school is welcoming to all pupils andfrequently described as caring and compassionate".
The successfulcandidate must be:
- Committed to making a positive difference tothe lives of all students and staff.
- Reflective and resilient with a strong personaldrive.
- Passionate about securing the most productivelearning opportunities for students in school.
- Values driven, dedicated to "Thrive Together"
- Honest and have complete integrity and 'moralcompass'
We will offer you:
- A positive and innovative learning culture, wherewellbeing 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, welcomingworkplace.
- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachersand support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share bestpractice.
- A vibrant, modern building and facilities (includingthe use of two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) in a beautiful locationwithin easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.
Are you lookingfor your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues tosecure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfectopportunity for you!
Candidates who submitan application form before the closing date, may be invited for interviewearly, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return yourapplication as soon as possible.
Visits to the school arewelcomed. If you would like to have an informal discussion with theHeadteacher, Bernadette Pettman about the role telephone 02476 302580.
Closingdate: Monday11th May 2026
HRDepartment, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV49WT
For further information on this role and other opportunities within theMAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk
To requestany of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477180000 and select option 2 for HR.
For further informationon this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/
Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteersto share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices andappointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants tobe eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offersponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Workat interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on allshortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks theywill be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns areidentified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.