Interim Assistant Head Teacher

Senploy; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting for an Interim Assistant Headteacher (SEND) in Newbury, Berkshire. The role focuses on stable leadership during a long-term interim period, contributing to day-to-day running and school development.

The post requires a visible, approachable leader with SEND expertise, strong communication, safeguarding commitment and the ability to lead staff and drive improvements across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Headteacher or senior leader in a school.
• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Support the Headteacher with day-to-day running.
• Lead on school improvement and development initiatives.
• Support staff to maintain high teaching, behaviour and pupil welfare.
• Promote positive outcomes for pupils, including SEND.
• Support safeguarding and pastoral systems.
• Monitor standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals.
• Contribute to staff development and support.
• Provide visible and consistent leadership across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Staff motivation

Job description

About The Role

Interim Assistant Headteacher - SEND

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Contract: Interim / Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Long-term interim opportunity

SEND Inclusion Support are working with a valued partner school in Newbury to recruit an experienced Interim Assistant Headteacher to join their leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school leader who can provide confident, consistent leadership during an interim period and make a positive contribution to the day-to-day running and development of the school.

We are looking for a leader who is visible, approachable and solutions-focused, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils and the wider leadership team.

The Role

Working alongside the Headteacher and wider senior leadership team, you will contribute to the effective leadership and management of the school.

The Role Will Involve

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Supporting the Headteacher with the day-to-day running of the school.
• Leading on agreed areas of school improvement and development.
• Supporting staff to maintain high standards of teaching, behaviour and pupil support.
• Promoting positive outcomes for pupils, including those with SEND.
• Supporting safeguarding and pastoral systems.
• Monitoring standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals.
• Contributing to effective staff development and support.
• Providing visible and consistent leadership across the school.

About You

We are looking for an experienced school leader who can hit the ground running and provide stability, professionalism and clear leadership.

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous Assistant Headteacher or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Strong experience within a school environment.
• A sound understanding of SEND and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support staff.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
• A calm, professional and approachable leadership style.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

This would suit an experienced AHT, Deputy Headteacher or senior leader looking for an interim opportunity where they can make an immediate contribution.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact SEND Inclusion Support.

Safeguarding

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.