Curriculum Lead Performing Arts (all specialisms considered)

Curriculum Lead Performing Arts all specialisms considered

Salary TMS + TLR2c

Starting September 2023 or earlier

Based at Meadow Park, 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 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Meadow Park for a motivated and dynamic candidate to support the school on its improvement journey. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Performing Arts Lead with an ambitious vision to develop curriculum and provision throughout the school. The ideal candidate will be required to teach their specialist subject and lead colleagues who are committed to delivering a high quality, lively and interesting curriculum to challenge and inspire all our students. As part of the department expansion we will also be looking to appoint a Class Teacher with a specialism that compliments our new Curriculum Lead.

The successful candidate must be:

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

-         Resilient with a strong personal drive.

-         Able to demonstrate Leadership within a Performing Arts department.

-         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!

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 or Operations Manager, Emma Towlson about the role telephone 02476 302580

Closing date:          Monday 17th April 2023 @ 9am

Interview date:         TBC

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to:

HR Department, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT

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   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.