At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations in a specialist school, supporting pupils with SEMH and autism.
- Company: Brava Education, dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for all students.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Full-time role from September 2026, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and positively impact the lives of vulnerable students.
- Qualifications: Experienced senior leader in SEMH, with safeguarding knowledge and resilience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Brava Education is working with a specialist SEMH/ASD school in Buckinghamshire to appoint an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher for the full academic year, starting September 2026 (or sooner depending on availability). This is a non-teaching, operationally focused leadership role in a school supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. All pupils have an EHCP. You will be a visible, hands-on presence across the school, working closely with the headteacher and wider leadership team to keep day to day operations running smoothly.
The role:
- Lead on data and assessment, tracking pupil progress and outcomes
- Oversee Pupil Premium strategy and spend
- Manage daily staffing, cover and deployment
- Line manage a team of around ten staff
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Lead on behaviour and positive handling, including Team Teach
- Support the ongoing development of trauma-informed practice across the school
About you:
- An experienced senior leader with a strong track record in SEMH provision
- Confident operating in a complex, behaviour-led specialist setting
- Experience of autism or broader SEND provision is a significant advantage
- Safeguarding experience, ideally DSL or Deputy DSL trained
- Calm, resilient and consistent in a demanding environment
- Able to commit to the full academic year
The details:
- Interim, September 2026 to July 2027
- Full time, with four or five days a week considered
- Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
- Buckinghamshire
To apply or find out more, please apply through this advert or contact David at Brava Education.
Interim Deputy Headteacher - Special School in Buckingham employer: Brava Education
Brava Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. As an Interim Deputy Headteacher in a specialist SEMH/ASD school in Buckinghamshire, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives while benefiting from professional development and a competitive daily rate. The school's commitment to trauma-informed practices and a hands-on leadership approach ensures a meaningful and rewarding experience for all employees.
