Interim Assistant Headteacher for SEND and School Improvement

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. is partnering with a Newbury- area school to appoint an Interim Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team for a long-term interim period.

The role demands visible, confident leadership during an interim phase and a focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide strategic and operational leadership, drive school improvement, and ensure high standards of teaching,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. is partnering with a Newbury- area school to appoint an Interim Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team for a long-term interim period.

The role demands visible, confident leadership during an interim phase and a focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide strategic and operational leadership, drive school improvement, and ensure high standards of teaching,