Atomix Educational Trust
Let's build something extraordinary together
Post:
Executive Principal, SEMH and Alternative Provision
Commencing:
January 2026 or earlier
Salary:
SFCA leadership range L18-L20 (£86,839-£91,060)
Hours:
Whole year with 40 days holiday entitlement
Contract Term:
Full-time / Permanent
Our opportunity
We are looking for an innovative Executive Principal to lead our transformation of SEND provision across our richly diverse and dynamic Trust.
Committed to raising standards with a flair for innovation, the Executive Principal will provide both strategic and operational leadership initially for Bishopton, and the wider Trust's high-needs education pathways. Within Bishopton, the successful candidate will be expected to lead with a strong focus on student reintegration, curriculum innovation, and staff development. They should champion the Trust's core values, foster partnerships with industry, and ensure the continued development of the school's specialist facilities. A commitment to mental health and wellbeing, as well as a strategic vision for employability and international engagement, will be essential.
Beyond Bishopton, the Executive Principal will have oversight of the Trust's specialist Alternative Provision hubs, supported internships, and commissioned placements for learners aged 11 through to post-compulsory education. The role demands a highly experienced, trauma-informed senior leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes for young people with complex needs, including those with SEMH and SEND, and with expertise in post-16 transitions.
You will drive high standards of education, care, and ambition across all AP settings, leading the design and delivery of an inclusive and aspirational curriculum. They will also champion reintegration, therapeutic interventions, and collaborative partnerships with health, social care, further education providers, employers, local authorities, and school leaders.
This is a key leadership role within the Trust, suited to a visionary and compassionate leader who can balance high expectations with a deep understanding of individual needs. As Executive Principal, you will play a central role in shaping the future of alternative provision across the Trust, making a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people
We can offer you…
Career Development & Staff Welfare
We recruit and retain committed staff by investing in their professional development through training and progression opportunities. Our schools and colleges will offer a friendly, caring environment with high expectations, aspirations and supporting the highest levels of achievement. We have developed a staff wellbeing charter which is a priority and has been recognised nationally; Stockton Sixth Form & Priors Pursglove were nominated the Tes School Awards for Staff Wellbeing School of the Year 2025.
Our Trust will work through partnership with employers, community groups and other agencies to make the Tees Valley a great place to live, learn and work.
We are passionate about staff wellbeing as we value and care about our workforce and believe wellbeing is at the heart of championing better working lives.
We have recently trained a number of staff to be staff-focused Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA). This is an internationally recognised approach that teaches us to spot the first signs and symptoms of common mental health problems and to guide individuals to appropriate help and support.
We commit to placing wellbeing and mental health at the heart of our decision making. We will support staff to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage a collegiate culture across and between all roles in the school or college.
Employee Benefits:
* Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme for all our teaching staff
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* Vivup Employee benefits package (including online GP service)
* Childcare Vouchers
* Cycle Scheme
* Free on-site parking
If you are looking for an exciting challenge and can bring your experience, commitment, drive and energy to deliver our vision for our wonderful young people and motivated staff, we would love to hear from you.
Further information and contact us:
If you are interested in joining our team and are inspired to help lead the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application. To further your interest in the role, please review the full details of the role, supporting information (including job description and person specification) and details of how to apply:
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please contact Leanne Auton via email
. NYES Resourcing Solutions have been engaged to support us with this exciting opportunity.
Key dates:
Close:
Midnight Sunday 14 September
Shortlisting:
Wednesday 17 September
Interviews:
Day 1:
Wednesday 24 September
Day 2:
Thursday 25 September
When applying please consider:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your
full
employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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