Overview

Headteacher – Fernhurst Junior School – PO4 0AG, United Kingdom 

Job Category: External Jobs 

Region / Division: UK Region 

Location: Fernhurst Junior School, Portsmouth 

Working Hours: 0 

Ref No: 1027

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interview dates: 25th and 26th February 2026

Job Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Salary Type: Leadership Scale L18-L24

Salary Details: £78,702 – £91,158 depending upon experience

Location of Role: Fernhurst Junior School

Contact e-mail address: recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and inspiring school leader with vision and skill to build on our established strengths and to drive us towards an outstanding future. Following the current Headteacher’s retirement, the Governors at Fernhurst Junior School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational professional with energy, drive and a firm commitment to high standards and achievement for all pupils along with a dedication to sustaining our well-embedded nurturing culture.  

The successful candidate will have the capability to support our vision for the school as well as determination and ambition to deliver the best possible education and care for our children.

We can offer you:

  • Enthusiastic, happy children who are motivated and keen to learn.
  • A friendly, hardworking and dedicated team of staff who constantly strive to build upon our consistently high standards of attainment.
  • A school where there is a deep-rooted caring environment, nurturing a diverse range of children.
  • An opportunity to lead a school which is in a strong position on its journey to excellence.
  • A strong and supportive governing body determined to do the best for our community.   
  • A strong commitment to continuing your professional development.
  • Support from a well-established network of local cluster Headteachers.

 

If you believe you have the right skills and experience for this post we would be delighted to show you around our school. Please contact office@fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk or telephone 02392 735998 to arrange a visit. 

 

For the full pack and application form, please click the attachments below.

 

We also look forward to reading your application.

 

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