Assistant Headteacher
Fairfields School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JN16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £62,202.00 - £68,586.00 Annually (FTE)
Assistant Headteacher job summary
Are you an experienced leader working in a specialist setting, ready for your next challenge?
Do you put the children at the heart of your practice?
The Governing Body of Fairfields are looking for an inspiring and innovative leader to appoint to the position of Assistant Headteacher for September 2025. This is an opportunity for an exceptional and creative person to support the Senior Leadership Team to build upon our considerable successes and take us forward on the next phase of our school journey. We would like to appoint a leader who will share our passions, inspire learning and clearly fulfil every aspect of the ‘Ethical Standards for School Leadership’.
Fairfields is a primary special school taking children between the ages of 3 and 11 with severe or profound learning difficulties, communication and physical difficulties. We also cater for pupils on the autistic spectrum. Some children may also have multi-sensory impairment and complex medical difficulties.
The school is situated in large well maintained grounds close to the centre of Northampton. Its catchment area covers Northampton and the South and West of the County.
Our children and staff want someone who:
- puts learning at the centre of their practice
- helps everyone grow and achieve
- is creative, with innovative ideas
- is fun, bringing enjoyment to everyday
- makes sure everyone is safe
- is inclusive, ensuring everyone has what they need to learn together
In return we will give you:
- A welcoming working environment, built on supportive relationships
- Access to effective continuing professional development
- A dedicated staff team; who are keen to grow and develop
- Courageous children who love learning
- A motivated senior leadership team and Governing Body
- Excellent facilities, to provide different opportunities to learn
- Strong working relationships with multi professional services
Fairfields is an extremely successful school with a great reputation, over many years. We would encourage potential candidates to visit the school and can make an appointment by contacting Lesley Elder (Headteacher) on 01604 714777
Safeguarding
Fairfields School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check (will be completed once the job has been accepted, please refer to DBS code of practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk),) and health clearance as well as the usual pre-employment checks. It is a criminal offence for an individual to apply to work in regulated activity if barred. Please see our Child Protection Policy here: Fairfields School : - Policy Documents. Appendix C of the Child Protection Policy includes the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Equality
Fairfields school is committed ensuring and promoting equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, job applicants, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Please see our Equality Policy here: Fairfields School : - Policy Documents
GDPR
As part of the recruitment process, we will gather and use information relating to you, your “personal data”, including data that we obtain from you directly and indirectly from other organisations (your referees, educational establishments, professional bodies, Disclosure and Barring Service). This will include your name, address, contact details, employment history, qualifications, ethnic origin, sex, religion, criminal record, references etc. If you are successful, this will also include details on immigration status, identity documents, DBS, medical checks, and teacher status checks.
We will hold information relating to your application only for as long as necessary. If you are successful, then how long we need to hold on to any information will depend on type of information. Some of this will be held on the Single Central Record. If you are unsuccessful, we will hold the information for a period of six months before it is securely destroyed.
We will process your personal data during recruitment for the purpose of complying with legal obligations, carrying out tasks which are in the public interest, and taking steps with a view to entering into an employment contract with you including assessing your suitability for the role, checking your eligibility to work in the UK and with children and ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
We will not share information gathered during your application process with third parties, other than professional advisors such as legal as HR advisors.
Please also refer to our Data Protection Policy for further details on making requests for access to personal data.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form. Previous applicants need not apply. Canvassing any employee, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly, is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisting, a formal interview panel and a task.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN
Salary Range: Leadership Pay Scale L10-L14 £62202-£68586
Closing Date: 25/03/2025
Interview Date: 03/04/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Fairfields school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check & health clearance. Please see our Equality Policy and Child Protection Policy on our website. Appendix C of the Child Protection Policy includes the Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Fairfields School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 124 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fairfields School website
Are you ready for an adventure because Fairfields School has a great opportunity which could be perfect for you. Fairfields School is a community day special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 years. The school meets the needs of pupils who have severe or profound learning difficulties, with additional difficulties that may include physical difficulties, speech and language delay, sensory impairment and under developed social skills. Pupils may also have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. All pupils at Fairfields try their best to achieve throughout the school day, every day! The children are happy and have a real love for learning.
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