Deputy Head Teacher; Temporary

Position: Deputy Head Teacher (Temporary)
Temporary Deputy Head Teacher

Specialist Education School – SEN & Disabilities
Worcester
Up to £450 per day (DOE)
Initial 4-week contract | Likely to extend
Good rated school

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher (Temporary / Interim) to support a specialist education school in Worcester, working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is an excellent short-term opportunity to join a Good-rated school with a strong ethos, providing leadership support during a period of transition and development. The role is initially for 4 weeks, with a strong likelihood of extension depending on service needs.

The Role

As Interim Deputy Head Teacher, you will:

* Support the Head Teacher in the day-to-day leadership and operational running of the school

* Provide visible, hands-on leadership to staff teams

* Support teaching, learning, and behaviour across the school

* Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and SEND best practice are upheld at all times

* Contribute to maintaining standards in line with Ofsted expectations

This role would suit an experienced Deputy Head or senior leader with a background in specialist, SEN, or alternative provision settings.

Contract & Pay

* Day rate:
Up to £450 per day (DOE)

* Contract:

Initial 4 weeks, with likely extension

* Start: ASAP

Requirements

* Previous experience as a Deputy Head Teacher or in a senior leadership role

* Strong experience within SEN / specialist education settings

* Excellent safeguarding knowledge

* Ability to provide immediate, confident leadership

* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply?

* Competitive day rate up to £450 DOE

* Opportunity to make an immediate impact

* Supportive leadership team

* Well-established, Good-rated school

This role is ideal for an interim education leader seeking a short-term, high-impact assignment with the potential for extension