Interim Headteacher

• Address: The Edith Borthwick School Braintree Essex CM7 2YN
• Salary: LPS 29-36
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years Months (secondments considered). Required from January 2026
• Reference: 7856

What is the main purpose of their role

To establish and sustain the schools ethos and strategic direction together with the governing board and through the consultation with the school community.

What will the job entail

To promote a culture where learners experience a positive and enriching school life and enables them to access the curriculum. To establish and sustain a high-quality teaching across all subjects and phased based on evidence. To promote staff and learners safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding as part of duty of care. To ensure that staff have access to appropriate high standard professional development opportunities. To understand and welcome the role of effective governance including accepting responsibility.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the school budget in liaison with the school business manager. Financial prioritisation.
• Line manage an experienced senior leadership team
• Work collaboratively with the local authority around learner placement and provision
• Lead and collaborate on the strategic direction of the school
• Ensure that Health and Safety and estates management systems are effective
• Work with DSL to ensure that safeguarding continues to be effective
• Work towards the outcomes on the School Improvement Plan
• Lead self-evaluation and development planning
• Uphold the ethos and values of the school

Additional and special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities

What you will need

• QTS
• Degree
• Professional development in preparation for a leadership role (eg NPQH)

About us

The Edith Borthwick School is a large vibrant 3-19 special school where we have a broad and exciting curriculum. We have a strong reputation within the community and boast a great site and facilities. We have high expectations of both learners and staff. It is an exciting place to work and develop where creativity and innovation are nurtured. We really know our learners and focus on them as individuals. Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child.

What we will offer you

• Truly amazing learners
• Experience rich
• Enthusiastic and caring ethos
• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities to have a positive impact on learners progress
• Health and wellbeing cover including counselling and physiotherapy

For more information

Please read the Applicant Brochure (pdf)

Please feel free to contact Claire Baker by calling

To find out more please visit our website (Essex School Jobs)

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form by email to:

Closing date: 1 pm 12 October 2025.

Interview date: 20 October 2025.