Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training.
As Assistant Principal you will work closely with the Principal, Vice Principals and all SLT to raise standards and outcomes across all areas of the Academy
please see attached link from the Principal of Fairfax Academy
What are we looking for in a candidate:
- This role is not for a yes-person. We are seeking an Assistant Principal who is ambitious, reflective and relentlessly committed to improvement — someone who wants to grow, develop and give their absolute best every day to ensure Fairfax continues to move forward. The right candidate will be driven by the pursuit of 1% gains, willing to sweat the small stuff because they understand it makes the biggest difference. They will hold themselves, colleagues and students to the highest standards, challenging with integrity, supporting with purpose and never settling for good enough.
Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will:
- Play a major role under the overall direction of the Principal in formulating and reviewing the Academy Improvement Plan and its objectives and targets by:
1. Writing, updating and establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved;
2. Leading and managing staff and resources to that end; 3. Monitoring progress towards their achievement. 4. Support all staff in achieving the academy's priorities and targets and monitor the progress of those aspects for which you have oversight. 5. Support the school self-evaluation process and identify priorities for improvement. 6. Promote a clear vision for student progress which embodies high expectations for all against national standards. 7. Lead colleagues in the
In return we will offer you:
- Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
- Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
- Perkbox example benefits;
- Discounts at nationwide retailers
- Gym discount
- Cinema discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
- A MAT wide focus on staff well-being
This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.
This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974