Interim Headteacher

Interim Headteacher (Primary School)
Immediate start – to Easter Term (possibility of extension)
North Home Counties / South Midlands
£400–£450 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella)
On-site role
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place early next week via Microsoft Teams.
 
Baltimore Consulting are exclusively supporting a South midlands based primary school who are seeking an experienced Headteacher to provide strong, steady leadership during a period of change. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a maintained school that’s part of the DfE’s RISE programme, with lots of local authority and external support already in place.
 
The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running, guiding the school through its current Ofsted inspection window while maintaining a focus on raising pupil expectations and outcomes. You’ll be joining at a crucial time to ensure stability and momentum across staff, pupils, and the wider community.
 
Your Role as the Interim Headteacher:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all areas of the school.
• Work closely with the Deputy Head and wider senior leadership team.
• Drive improvement in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
• Manage and support staff through change with confidence and clarity.
• Lead through the DfE RISE improvement programme and prepare for Ofsted inspection.
• Uphold safeguarding and inclusion across all aspects of school life.

 
Your Experience as an Interim Headteacher:

• Proven Headteacher experience within a primary setting (Reception to Year 4 or 6).
• Demonstrable success leading in challenging circumstances.
• Strong understanding of school improvement, curriculum standards, and raising attainment.
• Experience of working within a maintained school
• Confident working within financial constraints and implementing change effectively.
• Up-to-date enhanced DBS (barred list checks may be required).

 
If you’re an experienced Headteacher ready for your next challenge, or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 313 7110 to discuss further.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch!)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
 

Share on linkedIn