Primary Interim Headteacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment are seeking an experienced Interim Headteacher for a primary school in Earl Shilton. This urgent position requires a calm, decisive leader who can provide stability and clear direction during the Autumn Term.

The ideal candidate will have proven Headteacher experience, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils and families, and collaborate closely with the school's Trust and education teams. Start ASAP, duration through Autumn Term.

Qualifications

• Proven Headteacher experience, substantively or in interim roles.
• Calm, visible leader who can build relationships with staff, pupils and families.
• Experience leading schools through periods of change and providing stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school during the interim period with stable, clear leadership and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the school's Trust and central education teams to align priorities.
• Hit the ground running with strong, consistent leadership from day one.

Skills

Headteacher experience

Leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Change management

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.