Interim Deputy Head
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Location: Secondary school near Salisbury
Contract: Interim, initially until Christmas
Start date: ASAP
Working pattern: Full-time preferred; 4 days per week considered
We are recruiting an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to join a secondary school near Salisbury, with a focus on behaviour and school culture.
This is an opportunity for a confident senior leader with a strong track record of raising standards and supporting staff to establish consistently high expectations.
The role
Working with the school’s leadership team, you will:
* Lead on behaviour and culture across the school.
* Support staff to embed clear expectations and consistent behaviour management.
* Strengthen standards of behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
* Help build a school culture that supports both staff and pupils.
The ideal candidate
You will be an experienced Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher or senior leader with:
* A proven track record of improving behaviour, culture and standards within a secondary school.
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate staff.
* A consistent approach to behaviour management and high expectations.
* Availability to start ASAP and commit initially until Christmas.
Full time availability is preferred, although the school will consider an experienced candidate who can commit to 4 days per week
Location: Secondary school near Salisbury
Contract: Interim, initially until Christmas
Start date: ASAP
Working pattern: Full-time preferred; 4 days per week considered
We are recruiting an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to join a secondary school near Salisbury, with a focus on behaviour and school culture.
This is an opportunity for a confident senior leader with a strong track record of raising standards and supporting staff to establish consistently high expectations.
The role
Working with the school’s leadership team, you will:
* Lead on behaviour and culture across the school.
* Support staff to embed clear expectations and consistent behaviour management.
* Strengthen standards of behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
* Help build a school culture that supports both staff and pupils.
The ideal candidate
You will be an experienced Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher or senior leader with:
* A proven track record of improving behaviour, culture and standards within a secondary school.
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate staff.
* A consistent approach to behaviour management and high expectations.
* Availability to start ASAP and commit initially until Christmas.
Full time availability is preferred, although the school will consider an experienced candidate who can commit to 4 days per week