Interim Teaching and Learning Leader, Primary School, Leicestershire

This is an interim Teaching and Learning Leader role in a primary school, working closely with the Headteacher to strengthen teaching and learning while making a real difference in the classroom.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
The school is part of a supportive multi-academy trust. This is effectively an Assistant Headteacher role, and the title is flexible for the right candidate.
Why this role stands out
- Real influence. In a small school, your leadership will be felt across every class. - A classroom focus. You will spend most of your week teaching EYFS and KS1, with dedicated time for leadership. - Strong support. You will work closely with the Headteacher, and the trust will support you with DSL responsibilities. - A clear purpose. You will help the school prepare for its upcoming Ofsted inspection.
The role
- Teach an EYFS/KS1 class four days a week, with dedicated time for PPA and leadership - Support the Headteacher to develop teaching and learning across the school - Help the school prepare for an upcoming Ofsted inspection - Support pupils with complex SEND needs within a mixed class - Work closely with the nursery team to support continuity and development - Act as Deputy DSL and support colleagues to strengthen their practice
What you'll bring
- Experience at Assistant Headteacher or Key Stage Leader level - A strong track record of improving teaching and learning - Excellent EYFS/KS1 teaching experience and a willingness xwzovoh to stay hands-on in the classroom - Confidence supporting pupils with complex SEND needs - The ability to coach and support colleagues to develop their practice - DSL and Ofsted experience would be an advantage
What's on offer
- Leadership pay scale L1 to L3 - Teachers' Pension - Full time, 32.5 hours a week - A fixed-term contract from January 2027 to the end of the summer term 2027
Next steps
Apply with your CV and we'll call you to talk through the full details.