The posting
Our Geography department is made up of three subject specialists and supported by additional humanities teachers across the school. All students take Geography up to Year 9, with a significant number continuing to GCSE and A level. The department is well resourced, and teachers work closely together to plan and develop the curriculum.
The successful candidate will join a loyal and experienced team, with additional opportunities to support the school’s work in sustainability and awareness of environmental issues. With recent changes to the curriculum, additional time has been given to teaching the subject at KS4 and we look forward to seeing the impact on student performance.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about their subject, committed to professional growth and able to bring their own unique experience and insights to the team. Support is available for teachers early on in their career, with high levels of support and a comprehensive and highly valued ECT and broader CPD programme.
If you are passionate about making a profound difference, enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, and want to play a key role in taking our already successful school forwards, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About Finham Park School
Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and Key Stage 5.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.
Our Mission
To provide a "World Class Education", constantly striving to make the learning experience at Finham Park School the very best it can be. We utilise our local, national and global networks such to bring best practice into Coventry for the benefit of every child.
School is about children "having the time of their lives" - filling their days with so many happy memories that when they look back, they also inspire future generations to enjoy learning. For this reason, we have a challenging programme of extra-curricular activities in a huge range of disciplines - from sport to performing arts; leadership opportunities to charity fund-raising events and Student Council with over 70% of students taking part.
We offer high quality training not only to all staff within the school, but colleagues also across the city with a variety of opportunities and courses. We cater for PGCE trainees and School Direct trainees; both routes complement each other and the trainees gain from this experience. We are a School Direct hub for a number of local schools and therefore we organise placements across the city. The school benefits tremendously from our work with trainees. Firstly, as a staff we are continuously developing the teaching and learning in the classrooms and secondly there are opportunities to access new staff into the profession when we have teacher vacancies.
A particular strength of the school is the comprehensive CPD programme. Finham Park believes in utilising its existing expertise from colleagues, and thus all staff are encouraged to offer CPD to the rest of the school. Therefore, weekly sessions of CPD are offered and staff sign up for their areas of interest. We have a broad induction programme for all new staff and trainees. Finham Park has also been instrumental in creating Teaching and Learning Communities as part of our CPD programme. This follows the ideas and research of Dylan William. This has sustained a culture of curiosity and development in the classroom of which, we at Finham, are immensely proud.
Why Finham Park School - note from the Headteacher
‘We work in schools because we want to make a difference. To use the gifts and experiences we have to transform lives. This is something that Finham Park School has been doing for fifty years with consistent success. Our alumni can be found leading organisations and communities across the globe.
Our aspiration is to provide a world class education where students have the time of their lives. This means we offer not just a broad, exciting and engaging curriculum, but also a full range of trips, extracurricular activities and in-school experiences. We aim to rival local private schools with our student offer and are unashamedly ambitious for every young person that walks through our door. We are rooted in our Finham values of kindness, integrity, humility, courageousness and perseverance.
We are privileged to have a really experienced, loyal and skilled staff body. Our staff turnover is low, and morale is high. This is because we serve together, in community, supporting each other to be the best versions of ourselves.
Do come and see us in action. You won’t regret it!
To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact [email protected] or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/
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) 2026 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.
