Principal

Connex; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a Principal to lead the SEND Connex provision from January 2026. This role requires a passionate educational leader with strong communication and organizational skills, ready to manage a team and foster a collaborative environment. The position offers excellent benefits including professional development and support services, ensuring you can make a significant impact on children's outcomes.

Benefits

Support on continuous professional development

Exclusive discounts on products

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Creative and ambitious educational leader with passion for education.
• Excellent leadership professional with experience of quality Headship.
• Ready for the next step in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the leadership of SEND Connex provision.
• Lead a team of senior leaders and teachers.
• Foster an environment encouraging growth and collaboration.

Skills

Educational leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Experience in SEND

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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We are proud to announce that Brunel Education has an exciting opportunity for a Principal to oversee the leadership of our SEND Connex provision from January 2026; collaborating with Brunel’s Executive Leadership Team and wider network of Brunel’s Education Professionals and Central Business Support Teams at an exciting and crucial time in the Trust’s journey to success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of talented senior leaders, teachers and wider support team and in doing so, you will foster an environment that encourages growth and development while promoting collaboration and innovation.

We are looking to appoint a creative, ambitious educational leader with a passion for education and SEND combined. You will be an excellent leadership professional, well organised and an effective communicator with experience of quality Headship or demonstrable strong senior leadership, ready for the next step. You will be able to establish and sustain high outcome teaching, nourish your team’s strengths and abilities to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people (CYP).

Connex is proud to be part of Brunel Education - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential, a subsidiary to Brunel Academies Trust. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Interviews: 18.09.2025

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk or 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

Please see the attached Job Description and promotional guide for Connex, to learn full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this opportunity.

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Education has a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Connex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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We are proud to announce that Brunel Education has an exciting opportunity for a Principal to oversee the leadership of our SEND Connex provision from January 2026; collaborating with Brunel’s Executive Leadership Team and wider network of Brunel’s Education Professionals and Central Business Support Teams at an exciting and crucial time in the Trust’s journey to success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of talented senior leaders, teachers and wider support team and in doing so, you will foster an environment that encourages growth and development while promoting collaboration and innovation.

We are looking to appoint a creative, ambitious educational leader with a passion for education and SEND combined. You will be an excellent leadership professional, well organised and an effective communicator with experience of quality Headship or demonstrable strong senior leadership, ready for the next step. You will be able to establish and sustain high outcome teaching, nourish your team’s strengths and abilities to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people (CYP).

Connex is proud to be part of Brunel Education - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential, a subsidiary to Brunel Academies Trust. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Interviews: 18.09.2025

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk or 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

Please see the attached Job Description and promotional guide for Connex, to learn full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this opportunity.

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Education has a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays

Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village

Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Continuous Service date honoured

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement

Connex is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.