Interim Deputy Headteacher, Thames Valley

Brava Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Immediate start

On-site five days a week

Job summary

Brava Education is seeking an interim Deputy Headteacher for a special school with a clear improvement plan. You will lead quality of education and teaching and learning, working alongside a second Deputy who holds the pastoral brief.

Develop curriculum structure, sequencing and assessment cycles; line manage and coach curriculum leaders; lead lesson observations, feedback and CPD; be a visible presence around the school and model or co-teach when asked.

Qualifications

• Experience at Deputy Headteacher level or above.
• Strong track record in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning.
• Current, confident knowledge of the new Ofsted framework.
• Ability to work at pace within an established improvement plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality of education and teaching and learning across the school.
• Develop curriculum structure, sequencing and assessment cycles.
• Line manage and coach curriculum leaders.
• Lead lesson observation, feedback and CPD.
• Be a visible presence around the school, building relationships with staff and pupils quickly.
• Model or co-teach where asked.

Skills

Deputy Headteacher

Curriculum leadership

Assessment expertise

Teaching & learning

Ofsted knowledge

Job description

This is an interim Deputy Headteacher role in a special school with a clear improvement plan in place, leading quality of education and teaching and learning.

Why this role stands out

A defined remit. You will own quality of education, working alongside a second Deputy who holds the pastoral brief.

• Real impact. You will drive improvement against an established plan led by the Executive Headteacher.
• A leadership focus. There is no timetabled teaching, so your time goes into curriculum, coaching and quality assurance.
• Open to mainstream leaders. Special school experience is not essential if you bring strong teaching and learning experience.

The role

Lead quality of education and teaching and learning across the school

• Develop curriculum structure, sequencing and assessment cycles
• Line manage and coach curriculum leaders
• Lead lesson observation, feedback and CPD
• Be a visible presence around the school, building relationships with staff and pupils quickly
• Model or co-teach where asked

What you'll bring

• Experience at Deputy Headteacher level or above
• A strong track record in curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning
• Current, confident knowledge of the new Ofsted framework
• The ability to work at pace within an established improvement plan

What's on offer

• Competitive daily rate
• An immediate start, running to at least Christmas 2026
• Five days a week on site, with some flexibility for the right candidate

Next steps

The school is looking to appoint quickly.