Interim Deputy Headteacher | Leicestershire

Position: Interim Deputy Headteacher | Leicestershire | Immediate Start (Contract)
Interim Deputy Headteacher | Leicestershire

We are looking for an experienced interim leader to take on a Deputy Headteacher role at a specialist in Leicestershire.

The Context

The school is at an important moment. A senior leadership gap has opened up and they need an experienced, confident leader to step in, provide stability and lead the school effectively day to day.

The School

A specialist school with a strong therapeutic ethos and full-time therapy staff on site. The school takes its values seriously and wants a leader whose approach reflects that. It is a settled, purposeful environment with a committed staff team that needs strong leadership to bring everything together.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading the school day to day and acting as the main point of contact for all stakeholders

* Providing clear strategic direction and stability to the senior leadership team

* Leading on behaviour, welfare and whole school culture

* Embedding a trauma-informed and relational approach across the school

* Direct line management of staff

What We Are Looking For

* Previous Headteacher or senior leadership experience in a specialist or complex setting

* A strong track record in behaviour, culture and safeguarding

* A relational, trauma-informed leadership style

* Immediately available or finishing a role at Easter

The Details

* Role:
Interim Deputy Headteacher (acting Headteacher responsibilities)

* Location:

Leicestershire

* Start:
Immediate / post-Easter

* Duration:
Ongoing, through summer term and possibly beyond

* Working pattern:
Full-time, 5 days per week (less may be considered)

* Daily rate:
Competitive, dependent on experience