Deputy Headteacher

About the Role

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Deputy Headteacher for Lyng Hall School due to staff relocation. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school following the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2025.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who has exceptional leadership skills and shares an ambitious vision to work with the Headteacher, Governors and Senior Leadership Team to support the school on its improvement journey.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

Lyng Hall is a successful and inclusive school with good outcomes for pupils. We pride ourselves on removing barriers to learning through our core values:
Resilience, Respect and Excellence.

Our most recent Ofsted (Nov 2024) described Lyng Hall as a school that ‘welcomes everyone’ and where ‘Staff ‘go the extra mile’ to help pupils.’ The report highlights that ‘The school sets high expectations for pupils’ and ‘Staff forge warm working relationships with pupils and provide a high quality of pastoral care.’ We are ambitious in our goal of delivering a world‑class education to all pupils and are fast progressing towards this.

Lyng Hall School is committed to providing a ‘World Class’ education for all students.

• 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 at a senior level and work closely with the Headteacher.
• Passionate about securing exciting learning opportunities that impact on students’ attainment and progress.
• Values driven, dedicated to improving outcomes for all students.
• Honest and have complete integrity and a ‘moral compass’.

• 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 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 Trust to develop and share best practice.
• A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a central location within easy reach of the M6/M1 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!

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Leah Martindale, about the role telephone .

Closing date:
Monday 13th April 9:00 am

Interview date:
Monday 20th April (schedule to be confirmed)

To request any of the documents in an accessible format please contact  or call and select option 2 for HR. For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://fi

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 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  any safeguarding concerns are identified, we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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.

Lyng Hall School 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 requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.