Interim Assistant Head Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment

📍 Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Full-time educational-instruction-and-library

Job Description

Interim Assistant Head Teacher - DSL / Pastoral & Behaviour Lead
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Dates: 1 September 2026 - 18 December 2026

An established specialist school in Leyland is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join its leadership team on an interim basis as Assistant Head Teacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Pastoral & Behaviour Lead.

This is a key leadership role within the school, responsible for leading safeguarding and pastoral provision while ensuring the highest standards of care, support and protection for pupils. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing and pastoral services, working collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee safeguarding practice across the school in line with statutory guidance.<...
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