Interim Headteacher
- Rashani Johnson
- Lead Principal Delivery Consultant
Interim Headteacher
Secondary School – West Yorkshire
Competitive Daily Rate (Inside IR35)
Contract until end of Academic Year (July 2026)
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a secondary school in West Yorkshire to appoint an experienced and resilient Interim Headteacher. This role is to provide strong leadership during a critical period of improvement, with a clear focus on rapidly improving behaviour, attendance, and overall school performance. The school is currently judged Inadequate by Ofsted and requires a proven leader with a successful track record of school turnaround.
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Headteacher who can quickly establish high expectations, rebuild culture, and implement robust systems to drive sustainable improvement.
Responsibilities of the Role:
* Provide decisive and visible leadership to stabilise and improve the school.
* Lead the school through a rapid improvement journey from an Inadequate Ofsted rating.
* Drive significant improvements in student behaviour, attitudes to learning, and attendance.
* Implement and embed effective behaviour management systems and attendance strategies.
* Raise expectations for staff and students, establishing a strong and positive school culture.
* Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and statutory responsibilities are fully met.
* Work closely with governors, trust representatives, and external partners to deliver improvement priorities.
* Lead on quality of teaching, learning, and assessment to improve outcomes for pupils.
* Provide strong performance management, support, and accountability for senior leaders and staff.
* Prepare the school for future inspections and long-term sustainability.
To be successful in the role you will have:
* Previous experience working as a Headteacher within a secondary school setting.
* A proven track record of successfully turning around schools from an Inadequate Ofsted rating.
* Demonstrable impact on improving behaviour and attendance in challenging school environments.
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to command respect and inspire confidence.
* Extensive experience of school improvement planning and rapid impact delivery.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with governors, trusts, and local authorities.
* The ability to operate effectively in an interim capacity and make an immediate difference.
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and educational compliance.
Next Steps
This role is offered on an interim basis until the end of the academic year (July 2026) and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced turnaround Headteacher to make a significant and lasting impact.
Interviews will be taking place shortly, so if you are interested in finding out more, apply today or contact Panoramic Associates to discuss the role in confidence.
