Executive Principal – Lead the Future of SEN Education
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for transforming the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a visionary and highly motivated Executive Principal to oversee and drive excellence across our network of SEN Secondary Colleges. You would be based in Lancaster.
This is a rare opportunity to lead at a strategic level, ensuring outstanding educational outcomes, promoting inclusion, and empowering students with diverse needs to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide dynamic leadership across multiple SEN secondary settings, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care
* Shape and deliver a clear, ambitious vision for inclusive education across the colleges
* Inspire, develop, and support senior leadership teams and staff to achieve excellence
* Lead on curriculum innovation tailored to a wide range of special educational needs (including ASD, SEMH, SLD, and PMLD)
* Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and SEND best practice
* Build strong relationships with parents, carers, local authorities, and external stakeholders
* Drive strategic growth, improvement, and innovation across the colleges
The Ideal Candidate:
* A proven senior leader with experience in SEN education (e.g. Headteacher, Principal, Director of Education)
* Deep understanding of complex special educational needs and the SEND Code of Practice
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills
* Visionary, resilient, and committed to ensuring every learner thrives
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. NPQH, SENDCo Award, or similar desirable)
Role Details:
Location: Lancaster (Multi-site leadership)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000
If you're ready to lead with passion, purpose, and strategic impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter or get in touch for a confidential conversation