Interim Deputy Headteacher – Specialist SEN School
Interim Deputy Headteacher – Specialist SEN School
Location: LondonStart: ASAP
Contract: Interim (until end of year) with potential for permanent appointment from September
Rate: £300–£400 per day
A well-established specialist SEN school in London is seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to support the day-to-day leadership of its secondary provision. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced but highly supportive environment, working closely with an experienced senior leadership team and school business manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and resilient senior leader who thrives in specialist settings and can quickly establish credibility with staff and pupils.
Key Responsibilities- Provide day-to-day operational leadership across the secondary provision
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring safeguarding practices are robust and compliant
- Lead and support teaching staff, including line management and performance oversight
- Manage and support HR processes, including staffing, absence and employee relations matters
- Maintain high standards of behaviour, attendance and pupil engagement
- Work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to ensure consistency and quality of provision
- Support ongoing school improvement priorities within a specialist SEN framework
- Proven experience at senior leadership level (Deputy Head, Assistant Head or equivalent)
- Strong background within SEN / specialist education settings (e.g. ASD, SEMH, complex needs)
- Confident managing staff, handling HR issues and leading teams in a dynamic environment
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and experience operating as a DDSL (or DSL)
- Able to quickly build relationships and bring stability, structure and direction
- Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused
- Specialist SEN provision with a dedicated and experienced staff team
- Supportive senior leadership presence on site
- Engaged pupils and a strong emphasis on holistic development
- Busy, rewarding environment where strong leadership has real impact
This role is available for an immediate start, with a strong likelihood of continuing through to the end of the academic year and potential to transition into a permanent post from September.
For more information or to express your interest, please contact Stephen at KPI Education.