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 Vice Principal you will work closely with the Principal and SLT to raise standards and outcomes across all areas of the Academy
What we are looking for in a candidate
This role is not for a yes- person. We are seeking a Vice Principal who is ambitious, reflective and relentlessly committed to improvement- someone who wants to grow, develop and give this absolute best every day to ensure Fairfax continues to move forward. The right candidates 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 standard, challenging with integrity, supporting with purpose and never settling for good enough.
please see attached link from the Principal of Fairfax Academy
https://youtube.com/shorts/MEPzMxj6qhk
The successful candidate will:
- Play a major role under the direction of the Principal of Academy in formulating the aims and objectives of the academy, establishing policies through which they should be achieved
- Undertake the professional duties of a Vice Principal of Academy reasonably delegated to you by the Principal of Academy
- Support the Principal of Academy in:
- Ensuring the vision and values of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust and our Academy are clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon by all
- Demonstrating the vision and values in everyday work and practice
- Motivating and working with others to create a shared culture and positive climate
- Building a professional learning community which enables others to achieve
Please note that interviews will be held on 5th -6th March 2026.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the Academy please contact r.kearney@fairfax.fmat.co.uk
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