Interim Assistant Headteacher x2, Special School

Job description

Interim Assistant Headteacher x2, Special Needs School

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Normanton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English