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Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 450 - 520 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Drayton, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Principal (Alternative Provision)
Salary: Outer London Leadership Pay Scale L21-L27 (£85,396-£98,280)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: West Drayton, UB7
Job Summary
Lead an alternative provision supporting students aged 5-19 who are unable to attend mainstream school. You will champion educational inclusion, build a trauma-informed environment, and drive student reintegration or progression to further education, training, or employment. A visionary, empathetic leader, you'll shape inclusive culture, strong community partnerships, and responsive learning programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead staff with dedication and promote professional growth.
Ensure a student-centred, trauma-informed approach to meet diverse needs.
Guide curriculum strategy for academic, personal, and life skill development.
Strengthen engagement with families, community, and external partners.
Advocate for students with SEND, shaping awareness and best practices.
Manage resources to maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning space.
Use data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes and strategy.Essential Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial senior leadership experience.
Proven track record supporting young people with SEND and/or challenging behavior.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Strategic, adaptable, and operationally focused mindset.Why This Role Matters
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives-creating pathways back to mainstream school or supporting their transition into work, training, or further education.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and career development
Supportive wellbeing services (counselling, occupational health, mental health first aid)
Generous leave arrangements and flexible working
Pension plan with life cover
Enhanced parental leave, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships and home electronics
Employee referral bonuses and peer support networksHow to Apply
You can send your CV with a cover letter to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.
Call: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed)
Applications close on 15 September 2025. Interviews will be held on 24th & 25th September 2025.
Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employer/s.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the communityBefore You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
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