Interim Head. Job in Harrow Weald Education & Training Jobs

Elementa Support Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner for educational roles is seeking an exceptional Interim Headteacher to provide leadership to a Pupil Referral Unit in Harrow. The ideal candidate will have a strong record in senior leadership, with experience in PRUs or SEMH settings. This role involves engaging with vulnerable pupils, overseeing safeguarding, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training support.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Broad range of free training

Fair pay policy

Qualifications

• Strong track record of senior leadership within PRUs, alternative provision, or SEMH settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships quickly with staff, pupils, and families.
• Experience in overseeing safeguarding and driving high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm and confident leadership during a period of transition.
• Engage positively with pupils who present complex needs.
• Model trauma-informed, relational practice and maintain high expectations for every learner.

Job description

Interim Headteacher

Location - Harrow

Hours - TBC

Salary - TBC (Dependant on Experience)

We are seeking an exceptional Interim Headteacher to provide calm, confident and experienced leadership to our Pupil Referral Unit during a period of transition. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of senior leadership within PRUs, alternative provision or SEMH settings, with the ability to rapidly assess need, stabilise provision and drive high standards.

This is a key role requiring a leader who can inspire staff, engage positively with pupils who present complex needs, and foster a safe, structured and aspirational environment. You will oversee safeguarding with rigour, strengthen behaviour and attendance systems, and ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the unit.

The ideal candidate will be able to build strong relationships quickly, work effectively with partners and families, and provide clarity, consistency and direction for the staff team. You will model trauma-informed, relational practice and maintain high expectations for every learner.

This interim role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact for some of our most vulnerable young people, providing stability and strategic leadership while supporting the longer-term development of the PRU.

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.