Principal/ Head of College

Job Title

Principal / Head of Specialist College

About the Job

Location: Walsall – West Midlands

Salary: Starting from £75,000 + benefits + bonus (DOE)

We are supporting a specialist post-16 education provider in the search for an experienced Principal / Head of College to lead a growing SEND provision supporting young adults with additional learning needs. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with strong operational, educational, and safeguarding experience within a specialist education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall day-to-day running of the college
• Drive quality, compliance, and inspection readiness
• Oversee curriculum delivery and learner outcomes
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders
• Support the continued growth and development of the provision

Requirements

• QTS, QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
• Senior leadership experience within SEND, specialist education, or post-16 settings
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, SEND legislation, and inspection frameworks
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational performance
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within start-up or growing education provisions
• Leadership qualification such as NPQH
• Experience working with EHCPs and preparation for adulthood pathways

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS required
• Performance-related bonus available
• Excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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