Assistant Head - Fixby Junior and Infant School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join their team. This role involves motivating students, supporting management in enhancing educational standards, and contributing to the school's development. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on high teaching standards, this position offers a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a positive learning atmosphere and fostering student success.

Benefits

Structured induction and performance review programme

Free Onsite Car Parking

Access to Onsite Gym

Preferential Access to Private Day Nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards, Benefits and Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with and support management in raising student standards.
• Contribute to the development of the school and its teaching practices.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Motivational Skills

Team Collaboration

Positive Behaviour Promotion

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Assistant Head - Fixby Junior and Infant School

Organisations Fixby Junior and Infant School

Hours Full Time

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2HB

Position type Permanent

£49,781.00 - £57,831.00 Annually (FTE)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will liaise with and support management in raising student standards and contribute to the development of the school.

Fixby is now part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 6 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the ‘craft’ of teaching.

We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

What we offer

• Structured induction and performance review programme for all staff including weekly CPD focused on improving and developing teaching.
• A strong student support team which is focused on creating a calm atmosphere where students are ready and able to learn.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice through weekly CPD sessions, developed to focus on the delivery of outstanding teaching.
• Free Onsite Car Parking.
• Access to our Onsite Gym at Rastrick High School.
• Preferential Access to our Private Day Nursery based at Rastrick.
• Access to Your Star, our Rewards, Benefits and Discount Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you offer

• The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their targets.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential, then please apply to be part of our team.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.