Executive Principal - Special Education Education Village Academy Trust

Executive Principal - Specialist Provisions

Location: Darlington
Salary: £105,594 - £116,455 (L30 - L34)

The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is recruiting an Executive Principal - Specialist Provisions to lead, shape and develop the strategic direction and high quality provision across our specialist schools.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of specialist education estate, ensuring delivery of high quality learning and care.
• Line managing Principals, driving succession planning, professional development and organisational capacity.
• Driving trust wide policy, strategy and project delivery, including growth, new provision and the SEND hub and spoke model.
• Representing EVAT in negotiations and strategic discussions with local authority, Ofsted, DfE and regional bodies.
• Providing guidance to mainstream schools to strengthen inclusive practice and enhance outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Maintaining strong relationships with commissioning partners and local authority engagement.
• Acting as ambassador for EVAT, promoting the Trust's work in SEND and inclusion at local, regional and national levels.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with a successful track record as a headteacher or equivalent.
• Credible knowledge of SEND practice, curriculum pathways, assessment, transitions and commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience of mentoring, managing and developing senior colleagues and building a culture of excellence.
• Strong people leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and the regulatory framework governing specialist settings.
• Commitment to continuously improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Peridot Partners and EVAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

To view the role description and person specification, please go to the 'How to Apply' tab and download the job pack.