Headteacher

Education Experts; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation paid

Job summary

Education Experts in the United Kingdom is representing an experienced Headteacher for an interim role at a large 11–18 academy in West Yorkshire. The post is full-time, immediate start with potential extension to Easter 2027, and includes a daily rate paid to scale with accommodation support if needed.

The successful candidate will have UK QTS, NPQH, substantial secondary experience, and will lead strategic school improvement while upholding safeguarding standards; the agency emphasizes a

Qualifications

• QTS qualification required in the UK.
• NPQH desirable or required.
• Substantial experience in UK secondary schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Headteacher in a large 11–18 academy.
• Interim leadership with immediate start.
• Participate in safeguarding and compliance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Interim leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS (UK)

NPQH

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Headteacher with exceptional skills in leading secondary education for a new interim job opportunity. If you are a secondary school specialist senior leader seeking an interim leadership job either immediately or from January2027, we would be keen to speak with you.

We are a Lot1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and as such, have been appointed by a growing, Multi Academy Trust in the West Yorkshire (BD13) area to assist them with some immediately available interim vacancies.

This Headteacher role is available immediately on a full‑time, interim basis and will be offered until at least Easter2027 with the potential to extend across the whole academic year. The site is a large, oversubscribed 11–18 secondary academy with around 1,100 to 1,300 pupils. Currently navigating a period of change, and recently having completed their Ofsted, the Multi Academy Trust are seeking a strong senior leader to support the school at this time. We are able to offer a daily rate paid to scale from day one at L34 and the trust is also in a position to offer accommodation costs for a candidate who may not be local to the school.

We are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

• A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
• Substantial experience working within a UK based secondary school education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements and provide you with an overview of the application process.

Proposed start date: Immediate

Daily rate: L34 (£636.66 per day) plus accommodation costs if needed.

Date posted: 07.10.26

Application closing date: 27.10.26