Overview
Meadow Park School invites applications from a motivated and flexible teacher to join the Humanities Department as a geography specialist. The successful candidate will be required to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 as the sixth form grows. Meadow Park is part of Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, which comprises eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. The MAT aims to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.
Meadow Park School is committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. The school strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people while providing opportunities to be creative, innovative and to enjoy learning. Ofsted inspected Meadow Park in November 2023 and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership. The Lead Inspector noted significant improvements since the arrival of the new headteacher and that leaders possess a clear and ambitious vision to improve education for all pupils, with the school described as welcoming, caring and compassionate.
Responsibilities
* Teach Geography to KS3, KS4 and KS5 in line with the evolving sixth form provision.
* Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, lively and interesting curriculum designed to challenge and inspire all students.
* Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practice across the MAT.
* Support colleagues in securing rapid, sustained improvements in school performance where appropriate.
Requirements / Qualifications
* 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 and dedicated to “Thrive Together”.
What we offer
* 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 students.
* A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
* Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.
* A vibrant, modern building and facilities (including two minibuses for fixtures/tournaments) in a location convenient to the M40/M6 corridor.
Additional information
Are you looking for your next challenge? If you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Candidates who submit an application before the closing date may be invited for interview early, so please complete and return your application as soon as possible. Visits to the school are welcome; if you would like an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Bernadette Pettman, please telephone 02476 302580.
Closing date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
To request any documents in an accessible format please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR. For more information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit the MAT careers page.
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 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 during these checks, it will be discussed at interview. If safeguarding concerns are identified, we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
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