Interim Deputy Headteacher: Lead Quality of Education On Site

Brava Education; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is partnering with a Thames Valley special school to appoint an Interim Deputy Headteacher responsible for leading the quality of education as the school delivers its improvement plan.

The role requires senior leadership experience, a strong background in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning, and up-to-date knowledge of the Ofsted framework. The position is on-site, with some flexibility and starts immediately, running to at least Christmas 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience at Deputy Headteacher level or above.
• Strong track record in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning.
• Current knowledge of the new Ofsted framework.
• Comfortable working at pace within an established improvement plan.
• Special school experience is not essential; leaders with strong teaching and learning experience in mainstream will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality of education and teaching and learning across the school.
• Oversee curriculum structure, sequencing and assessment cycles.
• Line manage and coach curriculum leaders, and lead lesson observation, feedback and CPD.
• Build relationships with staff and pupils quickly.
• Role is interim and on-site with no timetabled teaching; modelling and co-teaching may be required.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Assessment

Teaching & learning

People management

Coaching & CPD

Education

Deputy Headteacher level leadership

Job description

Brava Education is partnering with a Thames Valley special school to appoint an Interim Deputy Headteacher responsible for leading the quality of education as the school delivers its improvement plan.

The role requires senior leadership experience, a strong background in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning, and up-to-date knowledge of the Ofsted framework. The position is on-site, with some flexibility and starts immediately, running to at least Christmas 2026.