Interim Deputy Headteacher | Leicestershire | Immediate Start
CV-LibraryLE1, Leicester, City of LeicestercontractPosted: 13 March 2026
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We are looking for an experienced interim leader to take on a Deputy Headteacher role at a specialist in Leicestershire.
The Context
The school is at an important moment. A senior leadership gap has opened up and they need an experienced, confident leader to step in, provide stability and lead the school effectively day to day.
The School
A specialist school with a strong therapeutic ethos and full-time therapy staff on site. The school takes its values seriously and wants a leader whose approach reflects that. It is a settled, purposeful environment with a committed staff team that needs strong leadership to bring everything together.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the school day to day and acting as the main point of contact for all stakeholders
* Providing clear strategic direction and stability to the senior leadership team
* Leading on behaviour, welfare and whole school culture
* Embedding a trauma-informed and relational approach across the school
* Direct line management of staff
What We Are Looking For
* Previous Headteacher or senior leadership experience in a specialist or complex setting
* A strong track record in behaviour, culture and safeguarding
* A relational, trauma-informed leadership style
* Immediately available or finishing a role at Easter
The Details
* Role: Interim Deputy Headteacher (acting Headteacher responsibilities)
* Location: Leicestershire
* Start: Immediate / post-Easter
* Duration: Ongoing, through summer term and possibly beyond
* Working pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week (less may be considered)
* Daily rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced interim leader to take on a Deputy Headteacher role at a specialist in Leicestershire.
The Context
The school is at an important moment. A senior leadership gap has opened up and they need an experienced, confident leader to step in, provide stability and lead the school effectively day to day.
The School
A specialist school with a strong therapeutic ethos and full-time therapy staff on site. The school takes its values seriously and wants a leader whose approach reflects that. It is a settled, purposeful environment with a committed staff team that needs strong leadership to bring everything together.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the school day to day and acting as the main point of contact for all stakeholders
* Providing clear strategic direction and stability to the senior leadership team
* Leading on behaviour, welfare and whole school culture
* Embedding a trauma-informed and relational approach across the school
* Direct line management of staff
What We Are Looking For
* Previous Headteacher or senior leadership experience in a specialist or complex setting
* A strong track record in behaviour, culture and safeguarding
* A relational, trauma-informed leadership style
* Immediately available or finishing a role at Easter
The Details
* Role: Interim Deputy Headteacher (acting Headteacher responsibilities)
* Location: Leicestershire
* Start: Immediate / post-Easter
* Duration: Ongoing, through summer term and possibly beyond
* Working pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week (less may be considered)
* Daily rate: Competitive, dependent on experience