Interim Headteacher, Solihull, West Midlands

Brava Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is partnering with a small independent specialist school in Solihull to appoint an experienced Interim Headteacher to lead development and Ofsted preparation.

This is a hands-on, non-teaching leadership role focused on pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD and SEMH, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, curriculum, safeguarding and governance.

The role runs interim until February 2027, with a competitive daily rate and a fast-moving recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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 running of the school with hands-on leadership.
• Drive Ofsted readiness and school improvement.
• Own and model high standards in curriculum, safeguarding and QA.
• Provide clear leadership and governance with proactive communication.

Skills

Independent school leadership

NPQH

SEND leadership

Ofsted readiness

Governance understanding

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.

The process

The school is looking to move quickly, with interviews expected shortly. If you are an experienced independent‑school leader available for an interim opportunity.