35 St. Simon’s Road,
Southsea,
Hampshire. PO5 2PE
T: 023 9273 4847
F: 023 9229 3649
E: enquiries@mayvillehighschool.net
W: www.mayvillehighschool.com
Assistant Head (Junior School)
Start date: ASAP
Mayville High School is an all-through school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth
in a nurturing, family environment. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures personalised attention,
enabling every pupil to thrive and make outstanding progress. We pride ourselves on a supportive community
of passionate colleagues and a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupil wellbeing, creating an
inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Assistant Head, Junior School to join our Senior
Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for either:
• an experienced leader ready for a new challenge, or
• a talented teacher aspiring to step into school leadership
Key Responsibilities:
As Assistant Head, Junior School, you will:
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to shape the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead on academic standards, teaching and learning, curriculum innovation and assessment.
• Oversee pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
with pupils.
• Support and inspire staff, contributing to a culture of collaboration, professional growth and
high expectations.
We are looking for:
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A leader, or potential leader, with vision, resilience and the ability to balance academic rigour with
pastoral care.
• An absolute commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and the values of our school.
In return, we offer a vibrant and supportive school community, committed to the professional development
of staff and to providing the very best for our pupils.
Person Specification – Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong teaching track record
• Deep understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment
Mayville High School Ltd | Reg. in England 705392 | Charity No: 286347 | VAT Registered: 481 0679 79
• Strong pastoral instincts, with experience of supporting pupil wellbeing and managing behaviour
Academic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style
Person Specification – Desirable
• Experience in independent school settings
• Evidence of impact in raising academic standards and improving pastoral provision
• Experience of leading staff development and appraisal.
• Familiarity with ISI inspection frameworks
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
j.carter@mayvillehighschool.net
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Junior School
Reports to: Headteacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leadership and management
• Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead the development of the Junior School curriculum, teaching and assessment, ensuring high standards
for all pupils
school culture
• Oversee pupil progress tracking and interventions to secure excellent outcomes
• Take a lead role in the pastoral care and well-being of pupils, promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Lead on behaviour management, ensuring high expectations are balanced with nurture, care and respect
• Line manage and support designated staff, contributing to professional development and appraisal
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Contribute to staff development activities and INSET days
• Organise cover for absence and illness
• Write and circulate the weekly bulletin
• Organise the Extra-Curricular Clubs programme
• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend and participate in Open Days and school events
• Uphold the school’s behaviour code, uniform and regulations
• Develop links with the PTA and wider community
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Junior School, including;
– Timetabling
– Monitoring and updating schemes of work
– Monitor planning (short/medium and long term)
• Conduct a half-termly book scrutiny
• Ensure pupils’ SMART action plans are up-to-date
• Manage the reporting process for Junior and Pre-Prep teachers
• Undertake the performance management of teachers and teaching assistants in line with the whole
school policy
• Oversee and manage the tracking and assessment in the Junior School including;
– Half-termly meetings with staff to ensure the tracking data is updated and actioned
– Liaising with the Director of Studies, Head of Early Years and Head of Pre-Prep
– Oversee and develop intervention sessions/action plans for KS2
• Write the MAG programme for Pre-Prep and Junior pupils
• Liaise with the SENCo, discussing pupils with SEN
• Support and uphold whole school policies
• Write subject policies for Pre-Prep and Junior departments
Compliance
Pastoral
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Oversee the behaviour management of Junior pupils, following whole school policies
• Ensure pastoral records are updated regularly by all staff
• Organise the house system in the Junior and Pre-Prep Departments, organising inter-house events,
both sporting and otherwise
• Oversee the Kindness Ambassadors
• Oversee the Cyber Ambassadors
Teaching responsibilities
• Manage and develop the role of Character Education in the Junior School
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
with pupils
• Ensure the children learn in a positive, caring environment
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
• Teach according to the needs of the individual pupils, taking into account accelerated learning and the
requirements for differentiation
school’s policy
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils – according to the
• Record half-termly and termly assessments on the tracking sheets
• Report pupil progress to parents, via reports and meetings
• Participate in staff meetings in order to make an effective contribution to the development and application
of school policies and procedures relating to administration, organisation and curriculum
• Assist in the smooth running of the school by covering for teaching staff who may be absent from school
from time to time.
Other
is short-staffed
• Liaise with parents regarding progress and behaviour in school
• In collaboration with the Aftercare/Holiday Club Supervisor, to help with staff cover if Aftercare
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns
and understanding how and when to take appropriate action
• Fulfil any other duties reasonably allocated by the Headteacher
Assistant Head (Junior School)
Start date: ASAP
Mayville High School is an all-through school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth
in a nurturing, family environment. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures personalised attention,
enabling every pupil to thrive and make outstanding progress. We pride ourselves on a supportive community
of passionate colleagues and a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupil wellbeing, creating an
inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Assistant Head, Junior School to join our Senior
Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for either:
• an experienced leader ready for a new challenge, or
• a talented teacher aspiring to step into school leadership
Key Responsibilities:
As Assistant Head, Junior School, you will:
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to shape the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead on academic standards, teaching and learning, curriculum innovation and assessment.
• Oversee pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
• Support and inspire staff, contributing to a culture of collaboration, professional growth and
with pupils.
high expectations.
We are looking for:
pastoral care.
• Strong pastoral instincts, with experience of supporting pupil wellbeing and managing behaviour
Academic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style
Person Specification – Desirable
• Experience in independent school settings
• Evidence of impact in raising academic standards and improving pastoral provision
• Experience of leading staff development and appraisal.
• Familiarity with ISI inspection frameworks
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
j.carter@mayvillehighschool.net
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Junior School
Reports to: Headteacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leadership and management
• Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead the development of the Junior School curriculum, teaching and assessment, ensuring high standards
for all pupils
• Oversee pupil progress tracking and interventions to secure excellent outcomes
• Take a lead role in the pastoral care and well-being of pupils, promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive
school culture
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Lead on behaviour management, ensuring high expectations are balanced with nurture, care and respect
• Line manage and support designated staff, contributing to professional development and appraisal
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A leader, or potential leader, with vision, resilience and the ability to balance academic rigour with
• An absolute commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and the values of our school.
In return, we offer a vibrant and supportive school community, committed to the professional development
of staff and to providing the very best for our pupils.
Person Specification – Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong teaching track record
• Deep understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Contribute to staff development activities and INSET days
• Organise cover for absence and illness
• Write and circulate the weekly bulletin
• Organise the Extra-Curricular Clubs programme
• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend and participate in Open Days and school events
• Uphold the school’s behaviour code, uniform and regulations
• Develop links with the PTA and wider community
Mayville High School Ltd | Reg. in England 705392 | Charity No: 286347 | VAT Registered: 481 0679 79
• Participate in staff meetings in order to make an effective contribution to the development and application
of school policies and procedures relating to administration, organisation and curriculum
• Assist in the smooth running of the school by covering for teaching staff who may be absent from school
from time to time.
Other
is short-staffed
• Liaise with parents regarding progress and behaviour in school
• In collaboration with the Aftercare/Holiday Club Supervisor, to help with staff cover if Aftercare
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns
and understanding how and when to take appropriate action
• Fulfil any other duties reasonably allocated by the Headteacher
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Junior School, including;
– Timetabling
– Monitoring and updating schemes of work
– Monitor planning (short/medium and long term)
• Conduct a half-termly book scrutiny
• Ensure pupils’ SMART action plans are up-to-date
• Manage the reporting process for Junior and Pre-Prep teachers
• Undertake the performance management of teachers and teaching assistants in line with the whole
school policy
• Oversee and manage the tracking and assessment in the Junior School including;
– Half-termly meetings with staff to ensure the tracking data is updated and actioned
– Liaising with the Director of Studies, Head of Early Years and Head of Pre-Prep
– Oversee and develop intervention sessions/action plans for KS2
• Write the MAG programme for Pre-Prep and Junior pupils
• Liaise with the SENCo, discussing pupils with SEN
• Support and uphold whole school policies
• Write subject policies for Pre-Prep and Junior departments
Compliance
Pastoral
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Oversee the behaviour management of Junior pupils, following whole school policies
• Ensure pastoral records are updated regularly by all staff
• Organise the house system in the Junior and Pre-Prep Departments, organising inter-house events,
both sporting and otherwise
• Oversee the Kindness Ambassadors
• Oversee the Cyber Ambassadors
Teaching responsibilities
• Manage and develop the role of Character Education in the Junior School
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
with pupils
• Ensure the children learn in a positive, caring environment
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
• Teach according to the needs of the individual pupils, taking into account accelerated learning and the
requirements for differentiation
school’s policy
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils – according to the
• Record half-termly and termly assessments on the tracking sheets
• Report pupil progress to parents, via reports and meetings
• Strong pastoral instincts, with experience of supporting pupil wellbeing and managing behaviour
Academic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style
Person Specification – Desirable
• Experience in independent school settings
• Evidence of impact in raising academic standards and improving pastoral provision
• Experience of leading staff development and appraisal.
• Familiarity with ISI inspection frameworks
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
j.carter@mayvillehighschool.net
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Junior School
Reports to: Headteacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leadership and management
• Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead the development of the Junior School curriculum, teaching and assessment, ensuring high standards
for all pupils
school culture
• Oversee pupil progress tracking and interventions to secure excellent outcomes
• Take a lead role in the pastoral care and well-being of pupils, promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Lead on behaviour management, ensuring high expectations are balanced with nurture, care and respect
• Line manage and support designated staff, contributing to professional development and appraisal
Assistant Head (Junior School)
Start date: ASAP
Mayville High School is an all-through school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth
in a nurturing, family environment. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures personalised attention,
enabling every pupil to thrive and make outstanding progress. We pride ourselves on a supportive community
of passionate colleagues and a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupil wellbeing, creating an
inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Assistant Head, Junior School to join our Senior
Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for either:
• an experienced leader ready for a new challenge, or
• a talented teacher aspiring to step into school leadership
Key Responsibilities:
As Assistant Head, Junior School, you will:
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to shape the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead on academic standards, teaching and learning, curriculum innovation and assessment.
• Oversee pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
• Support and inspire staff, contributing to a culture of collaboration, professional growth and
with pupils.
high expectations.
We are looking for:
pastoral care.
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A leader, or potential leader, with vision, resilience and the ability to balance academic rigour with
• An absolute commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and the values of our school.
In return, we offer a vibrant and supportive school community, committed to the professional development
of staff and to providing the very best for our pupils.
Person Specification – Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong teaching track record
• Deep understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Contribute to staff development activities and INSET days
• Organise cover for absence and illness
• Write and circulate the weekly bulletin
• Organise the Extra-Curricular Clubs programme
• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend and participate in Open Days and school events
• Uphold the school’s behaviour code, uniform and regulations
• Develop links with the PTA and wider community
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Junior School, including;
– Timetabling
– Monitoring and updating schemes of work
– Monitor planning (short/medium and long term)
• Conduct a half-termly book scrutiny
• Ensure pupils’ SMART action plans are up-to-date
• Manage the reporting process for Junior and Pre-Prep teachers
• Undertake the performance management of teachers and teaching assistants in line with the whole
school policy
• Oversee and manage the tracking and assessment in the Junior School including;
– Half-termly meetings with staff to ensure the tracking data is updated and actioned
– Liaising with the Director of Studies, Head of Early Years and Head of Pre-Prep
– Oversee and develop intervention sessions/action plans for KS2
• Write the MAG programme for Pre-Prep and Junior pupils
• Liaise with the SENCo, discussing pupils with SEN
Compliance
• Support and uphold whole school policies
• Write subject policies for Pre-Prep and Junior departments
Pastoral
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Oversee the behaviour management of Junior pupils, following whole school policies
• Ensure pastoral records are updated regularly by all staff
• Organise the house system in the Junior and Pre-Prep Departments, organising inter-house events,
both sporting and otherwise
• Oversee the Kindness Ambassadors
• Oversee the Cyber Ambassadors
• Manage and develop the role of Character Education in the Junior School
Teaching responsibilities
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
with pupils
• Ensure the children learn in a positive, caring environment
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
• Teach according to the needs of the individual pupils, taking into account accelerated learning and the
requirements for differentiation
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils – according to the
school’s policy
• Record half-termly and termly assessments on the tracking sheets
• Report pupil progress to parents, via reports and meetings
Mayville High School Ltd | Reg. in England 705392 | Charity No: 286347 | VAT Registered: 481 0679 79
• Participate in staff meetings in order to make an effective contribution to the development and application
of school policies and procedures relating to administration, organisation and curriculum
• Assist in the smooth running of the school by covering for teaching staff who may be absent from school
from time to time.
Other
is short-staffed
• Liaise with parents regarding progress and behaviour in school
• In collaboration with the Aftercare/Holiday Club Supervisor, to help with staff cover if Aftercare
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns
and understanding how and when to take appropriate action
• Fulfil any other duties reasonably allocated by the Headteacher
Assistant Head (Junior School)
Start date: ASAP
Mayville High School is an all-through school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth
in a nurturing, family environment. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures personalised attention,
enabling every pupil to thrive and make outstanding progress. We pride ourselves on a supportive community
of passionate colleagues and a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupil wellbeing, creating an
inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Assistant Head, Junior School to join our Senior
Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for either:
• an experienced leader ready for a new challenge, or
• a talented teacher aspiring to step into school leadership
Key Responsibilities:
As Assistant Head, Junior School, you will:
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to shape the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead on academic standards, teaching and learning, curriculum innovation and assessment.
• Oversee pastoral care, wellbeing and behaviour, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
• Support and inspire staff, contributing to a culture of collaboration, professional growth and
with pupils.
high expectations.
We are looking for:
pastoral care.
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A leader, or potential leader, with vision, resilience and the ability to balance academic rigour with
• An absolute commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and the values of our school.
In return, we offer a vibrant and supportive school community, committed to the professional development
of staff and to providing the very best for our pupils.
Person Specification – Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong teaching track record
• Deep understanding of curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Contribute to staff development activities and INSET days
• Organise cover for absence and illness
• Write and circulate the weekly bulletin
• Organise the Extra-Curricular Clubs programme
• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend and participate in Open Days and school events
• Uphold the school’s behaviour code, uniform and regulations
• Develop links with the PTA and wider community
• Strong pastoral instincts, with experience of supporting pupil wellbeing and managing behaviour
Academic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to analyse data and use it to drive improvement
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style
Person Specification – Desirable
• Experience in independent school settings
• Evidence of impact in raising academic standards and improving pastoral provision
• Experience of leading staff development and appraisal.
• Familiarity with ISI inspection frameworks
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to
j.carter@mayvillehighschool.net
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Junior School
Reports to: Headteacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leadership and management
• Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead the development of the Junior School curriculum, teaching and assessment, ensuring high standards
for all pupils
school culture
• Oversee pupil progress tracking and interventions to secure excellent outcomes
• Take a lead role in the pastoral care and well-being of pupils, promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Lead on behaviour management, ensuring high expectations are balanced with nurture, care and respect
• Line manage and support designated staff, contributing to professional development and appraisal
• Have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Junior School, including;
– Timetabling
– Monitoring and updating schemes of work
– Monitor planning (short/medium and long term)
• Conduct a half-termly book scrutiny
• Ensure pupils’ SMART action plans are up-to-date
• Manage the reporting process for Junior and Pre-Prep teachers
• Undertake the performance management of teachers and teaching assistants in line with the whole
school policy
• Oversee and manage the tracking and assessment in the Junior School including;
– Half-termly meetings with staff to ensure the tracking data is updated and actioned
– Liaising with the Director of Studies, Head of Early Years and Head of Pre-Prep
– Oversee and develop intervention sessions/action plans for KS2
• Write the MAG programme for Pre-Prep and Junior pupils
• Liaise with the SENCo, discussing pupils with SEN
• Support and uphold whole school policies
• Write subject policies for Pre-Prep and Junior departments
Compliance
Pastoral
• Organise and minute staff meetings
• Oversee the behaviour management of Junior pupils, following whole school policies
• Ensure pastoral records are updated regularly by all staff
• Organise the house system in the Junior and Pre-Prep Departments, organising inter-house events,
both sporting and otherwise
• Oversee the Kindness Ambassadors
• Oversee the Cyber Ambassadors
Teaching responsibilities
• Manage and develop the role of Character Education in the Junior School
• Teach a reduced timetable, modelling excellent classroom practice and maintaining close contact
with pupils
• Ensure the children learn in a positive, caring environment
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
• Teach according to the needs of the individual pupils, taking into account accelerated learning and the
requirements for differentiation
school’s policy
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils – according to the
• Record half-termly and termly assessments on the tracking sheets
• Report pupil progress to parents, via reports and meetings
• Participate in staff meetings in order to make an effective contribution to the development and application
of school policies and procedures relating to administration, organisation and curriculum
• Assist in the smooth running of the school by covering for teaching staff who may be absent from school
from time to time.
Other
• Liaise with parents regarding progress and behaviour in school
• In collaboration with the Aftercare/Holiday Club Supervisor, to help with staff cover if Aftercare
is short-staffed
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns
and understanding how and when to take appropriate action
• Fulfil any other duties reasonably allocated by the Headteacher
Mayville High School Ltd | Reg. in England 705392 | Charity No: 286347 | VAT Registered: 481 0679 79
