At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum or pastoral care in a special needs school, driving improvement and supporting students.
- Company: A dedicated special needs school in Dorset with a focus on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for permanent role, and impactful leadership experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to extend contract and apply for permanent positions from January.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in special school leadership and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 47000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a special needs school in Dorset. As the school expands its senior leadership team ahead of the new academic year, two Interim Assistant Headteacher positions have arisen, each leading across approximately half the school alongside an existing Assistant Headteacher.
Role One: Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
- Lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment across your phase of the school.
- Drive curriculum quality, assessment and data-informed school improvement.
- Coach and develop teaching staff.
Role Two: Pastoral & Inclusion
- Lead pastoral provision, inclusion, safeguarding and family engagement across your phase.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for your area.
- Provide strategic leadership to the wider student services team.
About the role:
- Start: September 2026
- Duration: Initially through to Christmas, with strong potential to extend and the opportunity to apply for the permanent posts from January
- Days: Five days per week, on site
- Pay: Competitive daily rate via umbrella
What we're looking for:
- Genuine special school leadership experience
- Strong track record in either curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment, or pastoral, inclusion and safeguarding leadership
- Empathetic, operationally strong leaders who combine high expectations with excellent relationship-building
If you have genuine special school leadership experience and are interested in either role, please get in touch with your CV.
Interim Assistant Headteacher x2, Special School in London employer: Brava Education
Join a dedicated team at our special school in Essex, where we prioritise therapeutic relationships and create a nurturing environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As an employer, we offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that our staff are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. With small class sizes and integrated clinical support, you will be part of a unique educational model that values both learning and emotional well-being.
