Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will 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: passion and ambition.

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 is committed to the personal development of all their staff and can offer:

•    Outstanding professional development

•    Supportive staff and a strong team ethos

•    Supportive leadership

•    Progression opportunities

•    Opportunities to teach children aged 11 – 18 yrs

•    Superb facilities

•    A staff fleece

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Home School Liaison / Education Welfare Officer to support children whose education is at risk due to attendance related issues. To take particular note of attendance issues with vulnerable groups, especially Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/PP, EAL and to take appropriate action as necessary.  To assess need, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives.  The successful applicant will join a growing team of support staff who are committed to supporting the teaching staff to ensure that Lyng Hall students have the best educational “experience” possible.

The successful applicant will join a team of staff who are committed to supporting both the development of the MAT and the school that they work in, ensuring it operates efficiently and offers the best educational “experience” possible to all its students. 

Closing date:               6^th January 2026

Interview date:               TBC

Next Steps:

If you are committed to driving standards up to enable children to achieve the very best, have high expectations and are keen to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit, e-mail mswift@lynghallschool.co.uk

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk 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) 2024 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.