Interim Senior Leader, Pastoral & Inclusion, Special School, Dorset We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Dorset, supporting pupils with a range of special needs. The school requires an experienced interim senior leader for the autumn term. The role: Leading the pastoral side of the school: behaviour, attendance, inclusion, safeguarding and the development of trauma-informed practice. You will provide strategic leadership to the wider pastoral and support team, coach and mentor newer leaders, and be a visible presence around the school, working alongside another senior leader at the same level and reporting into the senior leadership team. This is a non-teaching role with structured induction time before pupil-facing work, and safeguarding leadership is central to the remit. About the school: A specialist setting on an exciting improvement journey, with a supportive and experienced leadership team above the role and a strong multidisciplinary team around the pupils. This is a growing school investing in its leadership structure, not a school in difficulty. Details: Start: Immediate Duration: Through to Christmas initially, with extensions likely and the opportunity to apply for the permanent post Days: Five days per week, on site ideally Pay: Competitive daily rate via umbrella Interviews: Happening quickly What we're looking for: Genuine special school leadership experience Current safeguarding leadership experience essential; DSL experience ideal Strong operational leadership and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, including colleagues who aren't teachers Empathetic, excellent with families and external professionals If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Sep 30, 2026
Contractor
Interim Senior Leader, Pastoral & Inclusion, Special School, Dorset We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Dorset, supporting pupils with a range of special needs. The school requires an experienced interim senior leader for the autumn term. The role: Leading the pastoral side of the school: behaviour, attendance, inclusion, safeguarding and the development of trauma-informed practice. You will provide strategic leadership to the wider pastoral and support team, coach and mentor newer leaders, and be a visible presence around the school, working alongside another senior leader at the same level and reporting into the senior leadership team. This is a non-teaching role with structured induction time before pupil-facing work, and safeguarding leadership is central to the remit. About the school: A specialist setting on an exciting improvement journey, with a supportive and experienced leadership team above the role and a strong multidisciplinary team around the pupils. This is a growing school investing in its leadership structure, not a school in difficulty. Details: Start: Immediate Duration: Through to Christmas initially, with extensions likely and the opportunity to apply for the permanent post Days: Five days per week, on site ideally Pay: Competitive daily rate via umbrella Interviews: Happening quickly What we're looking for: Genuine special school leadership experience Current safeguarding leadership experience essential; DSL experience ideal Strong operational leadership and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, including colleagues who aren't teachers Empathetic, excellent with families and external professionals If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Brava Education is working with a specialist school for pupils with SEMH and ASC, who need to appoint an Interim Deputy Headteacher with a Quality of Education focus. The role You will lead the quality of education and teaching and learning across the school, working alongside a second Deputy who holds the pastoral brief. Your remit covers curriculum structure and sequencing, foundational knowledge, assessment and progress, identifying gaps in English and maths, lesson observation, feedback and CPD. You will line manage curriculum leaders and provide coaching and support to newer middle leaders. The role is highly visible and operational, with a focus on driving improvement, building strong relationships with staff and pupils and ensuring agreed priorities are delivered at pace. There is no timetabled teaching commitment, although modelling and co-teaching may occasionally be required. About you Current or recent senior leadership experience in a specialist SEMH or ASC setting, at Deputy level or above. Strong track record across curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning, rather than a pastoral specialist. Confident and current knowledge of the new Ofsted framework. Comfortable working in an improvement environment and delivering against a defined plan at pace. Able to work collaboratively within an agreed leadership structure and workstream. Able to build strong relationships quickly with staff and pupils. Ideally available five days a week on site, although this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Terms Initially through to Christmas 2026, with the role then reviewed. Five days a week on site is preferred, but this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Immediate start. The process will begin with a Teams call, followed by a school visit, with a quick decision after that.
Sep 29, 2026
Contractor
Brava Education is working with a specialist school for pupils with SEMH and ASC, who need to appoint an Interim Deputy Headteacher with a Quality of Education focus. The role You will lead the quality of education and teaching and learning across the school, working alongside a second Deputy who holds the pastoral brief. Your remit covers curriculum structure and sequencing, foundational knowledge, assessment and progress, identifying gaps in English and maths, lesson observation, feedback and CPD. You will line manage curriculum leaders and provide coaching and support to newer middle leaders. The role is highly visible and operational, with a focus on driving improvement, building strong relationships with staff and pupils and ensuring agreed priorities are delivered at pace. There is no timetabled teaching commitment, although modelling and co-teaching may occasionally be required. About you Current or recent senior leadership experience in a specialist SEMH or ASC setting, at Deputy level or above. Strong track record across curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning, rather than a pastoral specialist. Confident and current knowledge of the new Ofsted framework. Comfortable working in an improvement environment and delivering against a defined plan at pace. Able to work collaboratively within an agreed leadership structure and workstream. Able to build strong relationships quickly with staff and pupils. Ideally available five days a week on site, although this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Terms Initially through to Christmas 2026, with the role then reviewed. Five days a week on site is preferred, but this may be negotiable for the right candidate. Immediate start. The process will begin with a Teams call, followed by a school visit, with a quick decision after that.
