At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a special school, inspiring a multidisciplinary team to support students with unique needs.
- Company: A dedicated special school in Billingshurst focused on holistic student development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mental health support, flexible pay options, and wellness activities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to create a thriving educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping the future of SEN education.
- Qualifications: Significant leadership experience in education and strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 85547 - 85547 £ per year.
SEN Principal – Special School | Billingshurst | £79,460 - £85,547
We are 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 will 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 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 01772 208962 oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk
College Principal in Sussex employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
