Primary Interim Headteacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Primary Headteacher for a leadership opportunity at a primary school in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. Start ASAP; duration ideally through the Autumn Term; rate competitive based on experience.

The ideal candidate will be a calm, visible leader with proven Headteacher experience, able to hit the ground running, lead day-to-day operations and work closely with the school's Trust and central education teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Primary Headteacher, substantively or interim.
• Calm, visible and approachable leader who builds relationships with staff, pupils and families.
• Experience leading schools through periods of change with stability.
• Owns day-to-day leadership and quickly identifies key priorities.
• Collaborates with the school's Trust and central education teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, consistency and clear leadership throughout the Autumn Term.
• Hit the ground running and deliver strong leadership from day one.
• Lead day-to-day operations and address key priorities promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Interim leadership

Headteacher experience

Staff relations

Relationship building

Job description

Interim Primary Headteacher

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced Interim Headteacher for an exciting and important leadership opportunity at a primary school in Earl Shilton.

We are looking for a strong, experienced and confident primary Headteacher who can step into the role quickly and provide stability, consistency and clear leadership throughout the Autumn Term.

This is an urgent appointment, but finding the right person for the school is the priority.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience as a Primary Headteacher, either substantively or in successful interim roles.
• Be a calm, visible and approachable leader who can quickly build positive relationships with staff, pupils and families.
• Have experience leading schools through periods of change and providing stability and reassurance.
• Be confident taking ownership of the day-to-day leadership and quickly identifying and addressing key priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the school's Trust and central education teams.

This role would suit an experienced Headteacher who enjoys making a positive impact, can hit the ground running and is able to provide strong, consistent leadership from day one.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this position, this is not an opportunity for someone stepping into their first Headship. Proven Headteacher experience is essential.

Start: ASAP

Duration: Ideally throughout the Autumn Term

Location: Earl Shilton, Leicestershire

Role: Interim Headteacher

Rate: Competitive, based on experience

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.