Principal

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

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

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

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

Operational Management

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

People Leadership

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

Student Outcomes

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

About You

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

What's on Offer

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

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

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