Primary Interim Headteacher
Smile Education Recruitment
Smile Education are recruiting an experienced Interim Headteacher for an exciting and important leadership opportunity at a primary school in Earl Shilton.
We are looking for a strong, experienced and confident primary Headteacher who can step into the role quickly and provide stability, consistency and clear leadership throughout the Autumn Term.
This is an urgent appointment, but finding the right person for the school is the priority.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have proven experience as a Primary Headteacher, either substantively or in successful interim roles.
- Be a calm, visible and approachable leader who can quickly build positive relationships with staff, pupils and families.
- Have experience leading schools through periods of change and providing stability and reassurance.
- Be confident taking ownership of the day-to-day leadership and quickly identifying and addressing key priorities.
- Work collaboratively with the school's Trust and central education teams.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of this position, this is not an opportunity for someone stepping into their first Headship. Proven Headteacher experience is essential.
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ideally throughout the Autumn Term
Location: Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
Role: Interim Headteacher
Rate: Competitive, based on experience
If you are an experienced primary Headteacher looking for an interim opportunity and are available to start quickly, Patrick would love to hear from you.
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