Interim Deputy Headteacher, Thames Valley

Brava Education; Abingdon; Presencial; GBP 83 000 - 111 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Curriculum leadership

Assessment

Teaching & learning

People management

Coaching & CPD

Formação académica

Deputy Headteacher level leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brava Education is working with a special school in the Thames Valley, who are looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to lead quality of education as the school delivers its improvement plan.

The role

This is a senior, hands-on Deputy Headteacher role within a special school that has a clear improvement plan in place, led by its Executive Headteacher. The leadership structure has two Deputy roles, one leading pastoral and inclusion and one leading quality of education. This role leads the quality of education side. You will lead quality of education and teaching and learning across the school, including curriculum structure, sequencing and assessment cycles. You will line manage and coach curriculum leaders, and lead lesson observation, feedback and CPD. The role is highly visible, with a focus on building relationships with staff and pupils quickly. There is no timetabled teaching, although modelling and co-teaching may be asked for.

About you

• Experience at Deputy Headteacher level or above.
• A strong track record in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning.
• Current and confident 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.

Terms

The role is interim and full time, five days a week on site, with some flexibility for the right candidate. It offers a competitive day rate and an immediate start, running to at least Christmas 2026.

The process

The process will begin with a Teams call, followed by a school visit, with a quick decision after that.