Job Introduction
Assistant Headteacher
Leadership Scale (L3 – L7): Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher and educator with a limitless aspiration for all learners who is keen to join our supportive and solution-focused Fairfield leadership team.
If you believe you embrace our core values where…Everyone is Valued and Learning is Fun and are keen to take on a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and further development of our school, this opportunity promises to bring huge reward and satisfaction for the scope of what you will be able to achieve!
In partnership we seek to promote irresistible life-long learning as passionate advocates for all the children and adults which our Fairfield Family serves.
We are looking for a leader or aspiring leader who…
- Values the importance of nurturing and developing positive relationships with children and adults alike and a genuine commitment and care for the whole school community
- Leads by example, initiating and implementing change enthusiastically, motivating others and sculpting support as appropriate
- Demonstrates a genuine joy for teaching and a sustained curiosity for understanding how to enable children and adults to thrive in their learning
- Models consistently strong classroom practice and shows a clarity of understanding of how they have positively impacted learning and curriculum outcomes
- Values the benefits of strategic reflection and shows a commitment to the development of a wholly effective professional learning community
- Acts with integrity and brings resilience and a positive, solution-focused approach to achieve the best for our children
In return we can offer…
- A warm, welcoming and supportive whole school community who are utterly committed to working together to achieve the best for every child and family
- A commitment to high quality and personalised professional development
- A role which encompasses consistently protected leadership time balanced with a realistic and rewarding teaching commitment
If you believe you embrace our core values and are excited for the opportunity to take a supportive and solution-focused lead in maximising the progress of our wonderful children and team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal visits are available and strongly encouraged. For further details and to book a visit please contact: adminoffice@fairfield-infant.co.uk or call 023 9248 3029
Application Procedure:
Please use the job description and person specification to support your application, completing the application form provided.
Application forms should be returned by email to:
headteacher@fairfield-infant.co.uk by 12pm on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
