Fairfield High School for Girls
Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral and Inclusion)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher
SALARY SCALE: Leadership Scale 18-22 (£75,675 - £83,464)
Required for Easter 2025 - a later start date will be considered for a suitable candidate
Do you want to be part of a new exciting stage in the life of Fairfield?
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher at Fairfield High School for Girls to contribute to the success and strategic leadership of our school. This role is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, committed individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and has a natural ability to inspire and motivate others, in a position which is central to ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential. The individual will be a committed, dynamic leader with a successful track record of improving the quality of education through their leadership and who can advance their career by joining our Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will have responsibility for the strategic direction, overview and leadership of pastoral and inclusion structures and systems across the school.
This brand new position offers the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life of this highly successful, unique, flourishing school community. As an inspirational leader and outstanding teacher, you will lead the strategic direction and development of our behaviour and inclusion strategies which will impact positively on standards, provision, and outcomes for our pupils. The post holder will drive improvements in the quality of pastoral care, working with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate and focused on delivering the very best pastoral support. You will implement strategies, systems and interventions to address our pupils' diverse needs, which promote resilience and wellbeing, collaborating with families and external agencies to this end.
This role will allow you to develop your own career in a challenging and supportive environment within the school and the wider Trust. We believe we have a responsibility to develop one another and our practice; we will invest in you and your continuous professional development.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people, with a duty to promote the welfare of all staff and young people and be committed to diversity and inclusion.