Interim Senior Leader (Mainstream primary), Suffolk

Brava Education is working with a primary school in Suffolk that is looking for an experienced Interim Deputy Headteacher to join them from January.

The role

This is a hands-on senior leadership role within a primary school that serves a diverse community. The school is looking for a confident, visible leader who can strengthen inclusion, build strong relationships with families, and give staff a consistent leadership presence. You will lead inclusion and community engagement, including the school’s nurture provision, and support the SENCo. You will work closely with parents, including handling difficult conversations, support teaching and learning, and provide consistent, visible leadership for staff.

About you

• Experience at Deputy or Headteacher level in a primary setting.

• Strong experience supporting pupils with EAL and new arrivals.

• Experience in schools with high Pupil Premium and hard-to-reach communities.

• Strong inclusion experience. The SENCo qualification is not required.

• Confidence handling conflict and shaping staff culture.

Terms

The role is interim, starting in January 2027 and running initially until Easter, with a possible extension to the end of the academic year. Full time is preferred, but four days a week will be considered. It offers a competitive day rate.

The process

Interviews will be held shortly. If you think this could be the right role for you, please get in touch