Interim Headteacher, Primary Special School, Thames Valley

Brava Education is working with a primary special school in the Thames Valley, who are looking for an experienced Interim Headteacher to lead the school through a period of leadership change.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
The role
This is a hands-on headship within a primary special school supporting pupils with SEMH needs and autism. The school is part of a specialist multi-academy trust. You will report to the Executive Headteacher and work closely with the trust's senior leadership.
Your priority will be to give staff clear direction and steady the day-to-day running of the school, leading it day to day and giving staff stability and confidence in decision making. You will review risk across the school and strengthen practice where needed.
You will also coach and mentor leaders who are new to their roles and hold them to account, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and work alongside the Executive Headteacher and trust leaders on the school's priorities.
About you
- Headship experience, substantive or interim, ideally in SEMH or specialist settings. - Strong people skills and a calm, visible presence with staff, pupils and families. - Sound judgement on risk and safeguarding. DSL experience is an advantage. - A track record of developing and coaching leaders. - A strong teaching and learning background is desirable.
Terms
The role is interim and full time, five days a week on site, with some flexibility for the right candidate. It offers a competitive day rate and a start after October half term, running until Easter in the first instance. xrexnqw
The process
If you think this could be the right role for you, please get in touch.