Interim Senior Leader

Panoramic Associates Limted; Pointon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in South West England is looking for an experienced Interim Senior Leader to teach and take on leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience at a leadership level, along with a strong understanding of SEND. This role offers flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in a primary school setting.
• Experience at Assistant Head Teacher (AHT) or Deputy Head Teacher (DHT) level.
• Ability to tailor SEND provision effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach for up to three days per week, ensuring high-quality teaching.
• Take on a leadership role alongside the Vice Principal.
• Focus on accelerating progress for a cohort of 25 pupils.

Skills

Teaching expertise

Leadership

SEND understanding

Positive approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Interim Senior Leader (4-5 Days per Week)
Location: South West England (Primary School)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Interim
Day Rate: Competitive day rate

We are working with a primary school seeking an experienced interim senior leader with teaching expertise to join their team ASAP.

The Role

• Teach for up to three days per week, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
• Take on a leadership role across the remaining days, working closely with the Vice Principal to raise standards and strengthen curriculum delivery.
• Focus on accelerating progress, supporting pupils to achieve their potential across a mixed-ability cohort of 25 pupils.
• Bring strong experience of SEND and inclusion.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and provide visible, practical leadership to colleagues.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified teacher (QTS) with proven teaching experience.
• A leader with AHT or DHT-level experience (interim or substantive).
• A practitioner with strong SEND understanding and the ability to tailor provision effectively.
• Someone passionate about raising standards, energising teams, and bringing a positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week.

Next Steps

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

To express interest or discuss suitability, please send your CV and availability for an initial conversation or contact Ollie on 07488 887756.

Panoramic Associates is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to necessary recruitment checks.