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Interim Primary Leader (Deputy Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher)
Greater Manchester
Ongoing Rolling Contract
Hays Education Leadership
Are you an experienced Primary Senior Leader looking for your next interim opportunity? Hays Education Leadership is working in partnership with a number of primary schools across Greater Manchester seeking experienced and adaptable Deputy Headteachers and Assistant Headteachers to provide interim leadership support on an ongoing basis.
These assignments offer the opportunity to make an immediate impact within schools, supporting leadership teams through periods of change, improvement, staff absence, or recruitment transitions.
The Role
As an Interim Primary Leader, you will work closely with Headteachers, Trust Leaders, staff, and governors to support the effective day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the school. Opportunities may include:
- Leading teaching and learning across the school
- Driving school improvement priorities
- Supporting curriculum development and assessment
- Managing safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities
- Coaching and developing teaching staff
- Leading on behaviour, attendance, and inclusion initiatives
- Supporting Ofsted preparation and improvement planning
- Acting as Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or undertaking additional leadership responsibilities as required
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The Ideal Candidate
We are keen to hear from experienced:
- Deputy Headteachers
- Assistant Headteachers
- Current or recently serving Senior Leaders within primary education
- Leaders with a proven track record of school improvement
You will possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Recent experience within a primary school senior leadership position
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to quickly build credibility and positive relationships
- A flexible and solutions-focused approach
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
What Hays Education Can Offer
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- Ongoing rolling contract opportunities
- Flexible interim assignments across Greater Manchester
- Dedicated support from Hays Education's Leadership team
- Access to a wide network of schools and multi-academy trusts
- Opportunities to transition into longer-term or permanent leadership roles
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If you are an experienced Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher looking for your next interim leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.
To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact James Hall, Senior Manager - Hays Education Leadership, specialising in the recruitment of Headteachers, CEOs, COOs, and Senior Leaders across the North of England.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Safeguarding Statement: Hays Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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