Interim managers must be self-motivating, committed individuals who can operate successfully, often in challenging circumstances and possibly away from home. This generally requires long and successful experience in senior management positions in a number of schools or local authorities. Management expertise as well as experience often stands an interim manager in good stead. It is best to think about a move into interim management as a career change or development rather than a time-filler!

We also put together specialist teams when required, often needing class teachers, special needs support teachers and behaviour management practitioners. To date, these have typically been to help re-establish standards in schools in special measures or of concern.

If you think you have this kind of background and are looking for fresh challenges, then tell us about yourself through a cv. You can download a proforma here and read guidance notes to help you sell yourself to us, and for us to sell you to schools and local authorities! The proforma is short and asks for your key attributes, your recent experience, your qualifications and any other information that is likely to help secure a placement.

Interim management is a very fulfilling way of moving on from the familiar routine or the ‘ceiling’ that senior managers can encounter. Many of those who work through us rediscover the excitement and rewards that brought them into the profession in the first place. Don’t leave it too long before getting in touch: we look forward to working with you!