Interim Assistant Headteacher, Special School

Brava Education
📍 Sutton Central, Greater London, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 06, 2026

Job Description

About the role

We are working with a well-regarded special school in South West London, looking to appoint an Interim Assistant Headteacher. This is a hands-on, operational leadership role, working closely alongside the Headteacher to lead the day-to-day running of the school and drive teaching and learning.

This is very much a role for a leader who leads from the floor, modelling expectations, coaching and supporting staff, and being properly present in the daily life of the school.

Key responsibilities

* Working alongside the Headteacher to lead the day-to-day operational running of the school.

* Driving improvements in teaching and learning, and coaching and developing teaching staff.

* Overseeing personalised learning and progress linked to EHCP outcomes.

* Supporting behaviour, safeguarding and the wider culture.

* Contributing to the senior leadership team and wider school improvement.

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Job Details

  • Location Sutton Central, Greater London
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category educational-instruction-and-library
  • Posted Date July 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 15, 2026