Interim Headteacher, Solihull, West Midlands

Brava Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is partnering with a small independent specialist school in Solihull to appoint an experienced Interim Headteacher who will guide the school through a key period of development and Ofsted preparation. The role is hands-on, non-teaching, and focused on day-to-day leadership in a SEND environment.

You will lead on safeguarding, governance, curriculum and teaching improvements, driving from the front and owning the transformation during the interim appointment through February 2027.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an independent school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Independent School Standards.
• NPQH.
• Experience leading a small specialist setting in a hands-on, operational capacity.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning, SEND, safeguarding, QA and governance.
• Confident taking ownership and leading from the front.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day school operations with an emphasis on Ofsted readiness.
• Drive school improvement and development during interim period.
• Lead from the front with hands-on leadership in a small specialist setting.
• Ensure safeguarding, QA and governance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum knowledge

SEND expertise

Governance experience

Education

NPQH

Job description

Brava Education is working with a small independent specialist school in Solihull, who are looking for an experienced Interim Headteacher to lead the school through an important period of development and Ofsted preparation.

The role

This is a hands-on, non-teaching leadership role within a small specialist setting, supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD and some SEMH. You will lead the day-to-day running of the school, with a strong focus on Ofsted readiness and school improvement. The school needs a leader who will take ownership and lead from the front rather than simply delegate.

About you

• Previous experience within an independent school setting.


• Strong knowledge of the Independent School Standards.


• NPQH.


• Experience leading a small specialist setting in a hands-on, operational capacity.


• Strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning, SEND, safeguarding, QA and governance.


• Confident taking ownership and leading from the front.

Terms

The role is available immediately, on an interim basis through to February 2027.

A competitive daily rate is offered.