Inspiring Principal for a Pioneering Special School

Fox Grove School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Grove School in Leatherhead, Surrey, invites an inspirational Principal to lead its all-through special school for pupils aged 4–19 with complex autism through its next chapter.

You will shape teaching and learning, curriculum design, therapeutic and pastoral support, and the wider experience of pupils and families, delivering ambitious, compassionate leadership to a dedicated staff and strengthening the school's local and national impact.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in special education.
• Strong strategic planning and change management.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambitious and compassionate leadership to a highly committed staff team, ensuring specialist teaching, learning, care and support remain at the heart of all we do.
• Shape the continued development of teaching and learning, curriculum, therapeutic and pastoral support, and the wider experience of pupils and families.
• Lead on safety, inclusion and pupil outcomes, fostering independence and preparing pupils for the next stage of their lives.
• Strengthen Fox Grove’s influence within the local community and the wider special education sector.

Skills

Leadership

Special education

Curriculum development

Staff development

Job description

Fox Grove School in Leatherhead, Surrey, invites an inspirational Principal to lead its all-through special school for pupils aged 4–19 with complex autism through its next chapter.

You will shape teaching and learning, curriculum design, therapeutic and pastoral support, and the wider experience of pupils and families, delivering ambitious, compassionate leadership to a dedicated staff and strengthening the school's local and national impact.