At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a warm early years school and guide it through its Ofsted inspection.
- Company: Welcoming maintained early years school in North West London.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible days and competitive daily rate.
- Other info: Join a settled staff team in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a diverse community and support young learners.
- Qualifications: Early years leadership experience or primary leadership with early years focus.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Brava Education is working with a welcoming maintained early years school in North West London to appoint an Interim Headteacher for the full academic year, September 2026 to July 2027. This is a rare part-time headship, around 3.5 days per week. However, 5 days will be considered if that is the candidate's preference.
About the school
- A small, warm and well-regarded early years setting
- A wonderfully diverse community, with most children speaking English as an additional language and a high proportion on SEN support
- An experienced and settled staff team
The role
- Provide confident leadership for a settled school community
- Lead the school through its Ofsted window, which opens in September
- Work within a managed budget plan agreed with the local authority, which is on track
- Full handover from the outgoing headteacher at the start of term
About you
- An early years leader, or a primary leader with genuine early years experience
- Established headteachers and experienced deputies ready to step up to a first headship are both encouraged to apply
- Ofsted experience is a strong advantage given the timing
- General SEND experience is welcome; specialist SEND is covered in-house
- Comfortable leading a small, close-knit setting
Details
- Full academic year, September 2026 to July 2027
- Around 3.5 - 5 days per week
- Interim, daily rate basis
- Interviews are being arranged immediately for a first-week-of-September start
Interim Headteacher - Early Years in Camden Town employer: Brava Education
Brava Education is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for an Interim Headteacher in a supportive and collaborative environment in North West London. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, employees can expect meaningful engagement and growth opportunities while making a significant impact in the early years sector.
