Interim Assistant Headteacher

Interim Assistant Headteacher – Complex Needs School – Birmingham – Start ASAP
Are you an experienced school leader with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? This warm and welcoming special school in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Assistant Headteacher to join their senior leadership team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within a caring, supportive environment that prioritises the wellbeing and progress of every child.

As an Interim Assistant Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to manage staff, oversee teaching and learning, and ensure that high standards of care and education are maintained across the school. You will play a vital role in fostering a nurturing environment where pupils with a range of complex learning needs can thrive both academically and personally.

Job Role:

• Working collaboratively with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to lead day-to-day operations
• Supporting and developing teaching staff to deliver high-quality, inclusive education
• Overseeing teaching, learning, and pastoral support for pupils with complex needs
• Ensuring that all pupils receive a personalised, nurturing education tailored to their needs
• Contributing to school improvement planning and the implementation of SEND best practice
• Building strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external professionals

In return, you will receive:

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and well-led special school with excellent facilities
• A collaborative leadership team that values inclusion, innovation, and professional growth
• A rewarding role where you can directly impact pupil outcomes and staff development
• Support from The Education Network throughout your placement

If you are interested in this Interim Assistant Headteacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other senior leadership vacancies or refer an Assistant Headteacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.