Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75b03d0f-dd5d-4369-8581-102daf6f8f7c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Headteacher (Culture and Behaviour)
In a rare and exciting opportunity, we have a vacancy for a new AssistantHeadteacher – we can offer you:
• The opportunity to lead behaviour and culture school-wide in a non-class-basedrole
• Real impact and the chance to drive whole-school improvement with autonomy andsupport 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
What the school offers its staff
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 are a school that prides itself on academic excellence and impeccable behaviour. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable new Assistant Headteacher who shares our commitment to excellence in everything. We believe this is achieved through high expectations and perseverance. ‘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.
To this end, we are seeking someone with a strong character, values and the requisite skill set to bring about continued improvement. Whilst you will lead on specific aspects including behaviour and culture (including attendance), as well as joining our team of DSLs, you will work closely alongside our current Assistant Headteacher on other aspects of the inclusion and achievement of children from vulnerable groups. You will need to work quickly to build relationships with our 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 make sure the school remains a place of safety and certainty for all our children with relentless routines, clear boundaries consistently applied and staff who are 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. This will mean supporting our strategic direction and participating actively in all aspects of school improvement. You will be supported by a highly collaborative SLT committed to the very best deal for our children. We will always be innovative and courageous to get the best results we can.
This role is non-class-based initially with some requirements to cover where needed.
The school is committed to practical workload reduction strategies. We believe wellbeing is everybody’s responsibility and you would need to work to achieve this in your role.
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher directly – please email Robin Hayes, Headteacher (head@fjslive.net) indicating your availability. Note that during SATs week (w/c 11 th May) availability is more limited.
Completed applications should be sent directly to the Headteacher by e-mail (see above).
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
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.
Assistant Headteacher (Culture and Behaviour)
In a rare and exciting opportunity, we have a vacancy for a new AssistantHeadteacher – we can offer you:
• The opportunity to lead behaviour and culture school-wide in a non-class-basedrole
• Real impact and the chance to drive whole-school improvement with autonomy andsupport 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
What the school offers its staff
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 are a school that prides itself on academic excellence and impeccable behaviour. We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable new Assistant Headteacher who shares our commitment to excellence in everything. We believe this is achieved through high expectations and perseverance. ‘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.
To this end, we are seeking someone with a strong character, values and the requisite skill set to bring about continued improvement. Whilst you will lead on specific aspects including behaviour and culture (including attendance), as well as joining our team of DSLs, you will work closely alongside our current Assistant Headteacher on other aspects of the inclusion and achievement of children from vulnerable groups. You will need to work quickly to build relationships with our 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 make sure the school remains a place of safety and certainty for all our children with relentless routines, clear boundaries consistently applied and staff who are 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. This will mean supporting our strategic direction and participating actively in all aspects of school improvement. You will be supported by a highly collaborative SLT committed to the very best deal for our children. We will always be innovative and courageous to get the best results we can.
This role is non-class-based initially with some requirements to cover where needed.
The school is committed to practical workload reduction strategies. We believe wellbeing is everybody’s responsibility and you would need to work to achieve this in your role.
Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher directly – please email Robin Hayes, Headteacher (head@fjslive.net) indicating your availability. Note that during SATs week (w/c 11 th May) availability is more limited.
Completed applications should be sent directly to the Headteacher by e-mail (see above).
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
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.