Interim HeadTeacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is supporting a Trust in recruiting an Interim Headteacher to provide immediate leadership within a primary school in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. The role focuses on stability, continuity and confident leadership during an interim period.

The successful candidate will be a proven primary school leader with strong track records in headship, capable of quickly assessing needs and setting priorities to drive school improvement and pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS and substantial primary headship experience.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS if not already held.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school.
• Provide clear strategic and operational leadership.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Identify priorities quickly and implement effective actions.
• Work collaboratively with Trust leaders and central support teams.
• Provide reassurance and stability throughout the interim period.

Skills

Headship experience

Interim leadership

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Interim Headteacher

Location: Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
Job Type: Interim Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Autumn Term
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a Trust seeking an experienced Interim Headteacher to provide immediate leadership support within one of their primary schools in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven primary school leader to make a positive impact during a key period for the school. The successful candidate will provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring stability, continuity and confidence across the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school.
• Provide clear strategic and operational leadership.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Identify priorities quickly and implement effective actions.
• Work collaboratively with Trust leaders and central support teams.
• Provide reassurance and stability throughout the interim period.

About You

We are looking for an experienced education leader who:

• Has proven experience as a Primary Headteacher.
• Has held substantive Headship positions and/or successfully completed interim headship assignments.
• Is a confident, approachable and highly visible leader.
• Can quickly assess a school's needs and priorities.
• Has a strong track record of school leadership and improvement.
• Can inspire confidence and build strong relationships across the school community.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Significant Primary Headship experience.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• Immediate start available.
• Support from an established Trust and central leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a school community.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the assignment.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire