Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 676e2619-2a28-4b00-b72e-affacda23494 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious and passionate leader ready to make a real difference? Fairisle Junior School isseeking a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher to join our committed team.
As our Deputy Head Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head Teacher to lead ourvibrant school, driving high standards, and ensuring our values are at the heart of everything we do.
‘Expect Success’ embodies all that we look to achieve as a school – having high expectations of all.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our school, support staff development, and makea positive impact on the lives of our children.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a proven track record of excellent primary teaching and successful leadership
Shares our vision for an ambitious school community
Is a clear communicator, strategic thinker, and passionate advocate for children’s learning
and wellbeing
Can inspire, motivate, and develop staff and children alike
Why join Fairisle Junior School?
Work in a supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community
Join a dedicated team, committed to making a difference for every child
Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
Be part of a large, welcoming and well-resourced school
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Contact the Headteacher directly via email
(head@fjslive.net).
Closing date: Friday 17th April at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April
Fairisle Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Allappointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including anenhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Fairisle Junior School?
Work in a supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community
Join a dedicated team, committed to making a difference for every child
Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
Be part of a large, welcoming and well-resourced school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you an ambitious and passionate leader ready to make a real difference? Fairisle Junior School isseeking a dynamic and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher to join our committed team.
As our Deputy Head Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head Teacher to lead ourvibrant school, driving high standards, and ensuring our values are at the heart of everything we do.
‘Expect Success’ embodies all that we look to achieve as a school – having high expectations of all.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our school, support staff development, and makea positive impact on the lives of our children.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a proven track record of excellent primary teaching and successful leadership
Shares our vision for an ambitious school community
Is a clear communicator, strategic thinker, and passionate advocate for children’s learning
and wellbeing
Can inspire, motivate, and develop staff and children alike
Why join Fairisle Junior School?
Work in a supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community
Join a dedicated team, committed to making a difference for every child
Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
Be part of a large, welcoming and well-resourced school
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Contact the Headteacher directly via email
(head@fjslive.net).
Closing date: Friday 17th April at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April
Fairisle Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Allappointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including anenhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Fairisle Junior School?
Work in a supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community
Join a dedicated team, committed to making a difference for every child
Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities
Be part of a large, welcoming and well-resourced school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.