Assistant Principal

Fairfax School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Principal who is ambitious, reflective, and committed to raising standards across the Academy. The successful candidate will lead and manage staff to meet educational objectives, formulate the Academy Improvement Plan, and promote high expectations for student progress. This role offers educational support and various wellbeing initiatives. Closing date for applications is 20 January 2026.

Benefits

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Perkbox subscription

Professional learning and training

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• Ambitious and reflective with a commitment to high standards.
• Experience in leading and managing staff and resources.
• Ability to monitor progress and support staff in achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and review the Academy Improvement Plan.
• Lead and manage staff to achieve educational objectives.
• Promote high expectations for student progress.

Skills

Commitment to improvement

Integrity

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

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 stage 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 click here to find out more from the Principal of Fairfax Academy.

What we are looking for

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. You will hold yourself, colleagues and students to the highest standards, challenging with integrity, supporting with purpose and never settling for 'good enough'. Joining a well‑led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement, you will play a major role under the overall direction of the Principal in formulating and reviewing the Academy Improvement Plan and its objectives by:

• Writing, updating and establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved
• Leading and managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards their achievement
• Supporting all staff in achieving the Academy's priorities and targets and monitoring the progress of those aspects for which you have oversight
• Supporting the school self‑evaluation process and identifying priorities for improvement
• Promoting a clear vision for student progress which embodies high expectations for all against national standards

About us

At the heart of Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust, Fairfax Academy has been on a path of continued improvement to become an Outstanding provider of education and wellbeing. With attendance above the national average and improved behaviour, Fairfax is a school that nurtures holistic development. We are a large Academy with just over 1,500 students from Years 7 to 13, but we value creating a sense of belonging, with a House System that generates a family feel amongst our students – and we want you to be part of it. The Trust offers an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create well‑rounded young adults of tomorrow.

Benefits

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust‑wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: Noon on 20 January 2026. Interview date: 22 January 2026.

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). 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-offenders-act-1974