Principal

SEN Principal – Special School | Billingshurst | £79,460 - £85,547

We're recruiting an experienced Principal to lead a non-maintained special school in Billingshurst.

This special school supports students aged 3-19 with neurological motor impairments including Cerebral Palsy, alongside associated medical and sensory needs, using a Conductive Education approach that focuses on the holistic development of every student, including physical and communication skills. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, a high specification sensory room and a swimming pool.

About the SEN Principal Role

This is a highly visible senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance, development and strategic direction of the special school. As Principal, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with all statutory and safeguarding requirements, and create a culture where students and staff can thrive. The role requires strong commercial awareness, exceptional people management skills, and a genuine passion for delivering life-changing SEN education.

Strategic Leadership

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• Provide inspirational leadership across the special school provision
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• Lead strategic development and future growth of the campus
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• Develop and deliver school improvement plans aligned to organisational strategy
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• Drive innovation and diversification to strengthen and expand SEN services
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• Support active marketing and promotion of the school's educational offer
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Operational Management

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• Take overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, resource management and occupancy levels
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• Ensure all statutory, regulatory and safeguarding requirements are fully met
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• Maintain strong governance relationships with the Local Governing Body, Chair and Governors
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• Build productive partnerships with Local Authorities, commissioners, parents and external stakeholders
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People Leadership

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• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
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• Create a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement
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• Recruit, coach and develop educational and support staff
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• Champion staff wellbeing, engagement and professional development
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• Drive a "grow our own" culture through talent development and succession planning
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Student Outcomes

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• Ensure students' educational, physical, emotional and safeguarding needs are fully met
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• Deliver a high-quality, responsive, outcomes-focused approach to SEN education
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• Embed best practice to remain a first-choice provider for families and stakeholders
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• Strive for the highest standards of quality and inspection outcomes
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About You

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• Significant senior leadership experience within education
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• Experience leading complex or multi-site educational provisions
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• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, education regulation and risk management
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• Proven experience in strategic planning, budget management and service development
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• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
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• Ability to build strong relationships with parents, governors, commissioners, Local Authorities and partner agencies
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• Commercial awareness and experience supporting organisational growth
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What's on Offer

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• £79,460 - £85,547 per annum
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• Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
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• 24/7 Employee Assistance and mental health support
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• Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan and Cancer Cover
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• Flexible pay options, financial wellbeing support and Life Assurance
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• Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and wellbeing activities
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• Genuine opportunity to shape the future of a growing SEN provision
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An enhanced DBS check will be required for this SEN Principal role.

Location: Billingshurst

Contract: Permanent

To apply or find out more, contact: Oliver Jefferson

📞01772 208962

📧 [email protected]

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