Assistant Headteacher - Interim

Interim Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning
Are you an experienced leader or Assistant Headteacher seeking an interim role where you can make an immediate impact? Are you passionate about raising academic standards and ensuring every child has access to exceptional teaching? This fantastic Alternative Provision in Birmingham is looking for an Interim Assistant Headteacher to focus on improving Teaching & Learning and driving student outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong leadership background, ideally with experience in a core subject (English, Maths, or Science). The role requires someone who can step into the position with confidence, guide the staff team, and work closely with senior leadership to build on the school’s existing strengths.
Job Role:

• Leading and overseeing the quality of Teaching & Learning across the school to ensure high standards are consistently achieved.
• Planning and delivering a robust CPD programme for teaching staff.
• Mentoring Early Careers Teachers and less experienced colleagues to develop teaching capacity.
• Acting as a role model for all staff, contributing to the school’s vision and values.
• Teaching a reduced timetable to maintain classroom connection and impact student progress.
• Analysing data to drive improvement, identifying gaps, and implementing targeted interventions.

In return, you will:

• Join a supportive leadership team including an excellent Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
• Have access to a well-established and motivated teaching team in a school that values collaboration and development.
• Enjoy competitive interim rates and flexibility within the role.
• Gain the satisfaction of knowing your leadership has a direct impact on students who face barriers to learning.
• Be recognised for your contributions and have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school environment.

This role is ideal for an Interim Assistant Headteacher with experience in mainstream, SEND, or Alternative Provision settings. If you’re looking for a short-term or ongoing leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry Chase at The Education Network Birmingham.

Not the role for you? Contact our team to explore other leadership opportunities or refer a fiend or colleague to our excellent referral scheme!

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.