Assistant Headteacher - Fairisle Junior School

Assistant Headteacher (Culture and Behaviour) We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead behaviour and culture school-wide in a non-class-based role
• Real impact and the chance to drive whole-school improvement with autonomy and support in our high-performing school
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance and wellbeing
• A collaborative SLT and camaraderie amongst all our staff
• Professional growth to develop your leadership skills

About the role

Fairisle Junior School is on the exciting next stage of its journey. We are a high performing school where we equip children for the next phase of their education and to be outstanding future citizens - we now need to maintain our strong standards and grow further. We pride ourselves on academic excellence and impeccable behaviour. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable new Assistant Headteacher who shares our commitment to excellence in everything. "Expect Success" is at the heart of what we do - it means we expect high standards from all in a community of learners, where everyone strives for marginal gains at every opportunity.

We believe every child should receive the highest quality lessons, no matter the classroom they enter. We believe that all children should learn free of disruption in a respectful and truly inclusive environment, where all children benefit from high quality teaching from their teacher. Children should be supported to engage and progress through our curriculum as well as being taught positive behaviours and life skills to be the very best they can be, in the classroom, at lunchtime, in our corridors, on trips and beyond.

About you

We are seeking someone with a strong character, values and the requisite skill set to bring about continued improvement. You will lead on specific aspects including behaviour, culture (including attendance) and as part of the DSL team. You will work closely alongside our current Assistant Headteacher on the inclusion and achievement of children from vulnerable groups. You will need to build relationships with children and families to communicate the very highest of expectations and ensure the work you do leads to strong outcomes.

The new Assistant Headteacher will be an integral part of our established Senior Leadership Team. You will be at the heart of building the values, learning dispositions and sense of right and wrong in our children. You will ensure the school remains a place of safety and certainty for all children with clear boundaries consistently applied and staff skilled in the many nuances of managing behaviour.

You will be integral to our whole school development and help to drive improvement in all areas, supporting our strategic direction and participating actively in all aspects of school improvement. We will be highly collaborative and committed to the very best for our children. This role is non-class-based initially with some requirements to cover where needed. The school is committed to practical workload reduction strategies. Wellbeing is everyone's responsibility and you would need to work to achieve this in your role.

Additional information

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher directly - please email Robin Hayes, Headteacher () indicating your availability. Note that during SATs week (w/c 11th May) availability is more limited. Completed applications should be sent directly to the Headteacher by e mail.

Fairisle Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right to work checks, prohibition from teaching checks, and any other relevant pre employment checks. Applicants will also be subject to online and social media checks where applicable.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Salary range: L6 to L10.
Start date: 1st September 2026.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May, 9am.
Interviews: Wednesday 20th May.