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Interim Assistant Director

Company:ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:£650 - £650
Hours:Full-time
Location:South West London, SW2 1RW
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:12 Aug 2026
Closing date:11 Sept 2026
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Summary

Interim Assistant Director needed in South West London Paying  £650 per day ref OR111824

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the borough's Education Strategy and Inclusion agenda.
  • Oversee SEND, Educational Psychology, Virtual School, outreach and inclusion services.
  • Ensure sufficient, high-quality school places through effective pupil place planning and admissions management.
  • Lead Fair Access, alternative provision, attendance and exclusion reduction strategies.
  • Drive school improvement, educational performance and outcomes for vulnerable children.
  • Manage significant budgets, resources and commissioned services.
  • Lead service improvement, transformation and inspection readiness (Ofsted/CQC).
  • Build strong partnerships with schools, MATs, health partners, the voluntary sector and neighbouring authorities.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners.

 

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

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