Brava Education is working with a specialist SEMH/ASD school in Buckinghamshire to appoint an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher for the full academic year, starting September 2026 (or sooner depending on availability).
This is a non-teaching, operationally focused leadership role in a school supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. All pupils have an EHCP. You will be a visible, hands-on presence across the school, working closely with the headteacher and wider leadership team to keep day to day operations running smoothly.
The role:
* Lead on data and assessment, tracking pupil progress and outcomes
* Oversee Pupil Premium strategy and spend
* Manage daily staffing, cover and deployment
* Line manage a team of around ten staff
* Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Lead on behaviour and positive handling, including Team Teach
* Support the ongoing development of trauma-informed practice across the school
About you:
* An experienced senior leader with a strong track record in SEMH provision
* Confident operating in a complex, behaviour-led specialist setting
* Experience of autism or broader SEND provision is a significant advantage
* Safeguarding experience, ideally DSL or Deputy DSL trained
* Calm, resilient and consistent in a demanding environment
* Able to commit to the full academic year
The details:
* Interim, September 2026 to July 2027
* Full time, with four or five days a week considered
* Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
* Buckinghamshire
To apply or find out more, please apply through this advert or contact David at Brava Education
Salary description
£400.00 - £425.00 per day