Interim Deputy Head

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Head for a Good-rated Primary School in South Gloucestershire. This full-time role starts immediately, covering maternity leave. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in curriculum leadership and a proven track record in raising standards. The position offers significant professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Free access to CPD courses

Highest pay rates

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be able to hit the ground running.
• Doesn't necessarily need prior deputy head title.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching & learning with impact.
• Implement new curriculum and monitor fidelity.
• Support staff CPD and some line management.

Skills

Experienced senior leader in curriculum

Strong track record in raising standards

Ability to support teachers

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Deputy Head

Location: South Gloucestershire

Start date: ASAP

End date: Easter

Pay rate: To scale (equivalent daily rate to what the school would offer)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior leader to join the SLT as an Interim Deputy Head at an Ofsted rated Good Primary School in South Glos. This is a priority hire due to maternity cover so the successful candidate will need to be able to start immediately.

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We are looking for

• Experienced senior leader in curriculum, teaching & learning, and staff development
• Doesn't necessarily need prior deputy head title, but must be able to hit the ground running
• Strong track record in raising standards and supporting teachers

Key Focus Areas

• Teaching & Learning leadership with a proven track record of impact
• Curriculum implementation (new scheme in place, resources mapped)
• Monitoring fidelity and maintaining high standards
• Supporting staff CPD and classroom practice
• Line management responsibilities, with some teaching/cover

Context

• Good Ofsted (Nov 2023)
• Strong SLT in place: Head + Assistant Head, seeking an additional senior leader to stabilise teaching & learning
• Full-time post, immediate start, contract until Easter

Why Tradewind?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV if you are interested in registering with Tradewind to be put forward for this SLT position in South Gloucestershire. Please contact Ross Churn ASAP on (phone number removed) / (url removed).