Interim Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral & DSL Lead

The Education Network Birmingham; Park Central; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior interim leadership

Support from TEN

Immediate impact

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an interim Assistant Headteacher in South Birmingham to lead pastoral provision and serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead while supporting the Headteacher within the senior leadership team. This role requires strong prior leadership, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to uphold high standards of behaviour and welfare.

The position offers an immediate impact opportunity within a secondary school, with ongoing support from The Education Network and

Qualifications

• Previous senior leadership experience within a secondary school.
• Strong pastoral leadership experience.
• Previous DSL or significant safeguarding experience.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Strong behaviour and attendance knowledge.
• Confident working with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Ability to provide calm, decisive and effective leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across pastoral provision
• Lead and oversee safeguarding and student welfare
• Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team
• Support staff with safeguarding procedures
• Lead on behaviour, attendance and pastoral matters
• Monitor and respond to concerns around student welfare
• Work closely with staff, parents, external agencies and professionals
• Support staff with challenging pastoral and safeguarding situations
• Contribute to school improvement and leadership priorities
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and student wellbeing

Skills

Pastoral leadership

DSL expertise

Senior leadership experience

Behaviour management

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an interim Assistant Headteacher in South Birmingham to lead pastoral provision and serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead while supporting the Headteacher within the senior leadership team. This role requires strong prior leadership, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to uphold high standards of behaviour and welfare.

The position offers an immediate impact opportunity within a secondary school, with ongoing support from The Education Network and