Are you an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next step in specialist education?
InFocus College is seeking a new Principal to lead our outstanding team and help take the college from good to exceptional. Located on a beautiful 13-acre site in Exeter, we support young people aged 16–25 with vision impairment and complex needs through highly personalised learning programmes.
This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a truly specialist setting. As Principal, you’ll shape strategy, inspire staff, champion inclusion, and work closely with our CEO and Executive Team to grow and develop the college.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and developing the college’s strategic vision
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred teaching and learning
• Managing a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Representing the college with local authorities and commissioning bodies
• Championing our focus on preparation for adulthood and student independence
• Taking an active leadership role across InFocus Charity
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has leadership experience in a SEND, specialist school or inclusive FE setting
• Understands the needs of learners with vision impairment, complex needs or PMLD
• Can inspire and lead with warmth, clarity and integrity
• Has strong communication and people skills
• Believes in every young person’s right to a full, independent and valued adult life
• Is ready to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most specialist colleges
• Whether you're an experienced Principal or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer
• 6 weeks’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or occupational pension
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our swimming pool, gym and on-site café
• Employee Assistance Programme and life insurance from day one
• Free training and development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive team and beautiful campus in Exeter
Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person