Principal - Lead a Trauma-Informed Specialist FE College

Pharmacyupdate; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health insurance

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Principal for Care First, Great Barr Campus, Birmingham. This permanent role leads a multi-campus specialist college serving SEMH, autism, and related needs, with a focus on inclusive, personalised education. Start January 2027.

You will shape culture, drive strategic direction, and build a high-calibre team to empower learners to thrive and transition to adulthood across campuses in Birmingham, Walsall, and Tamworth.

Qualifications

• Experienced headteacher/principal in SEN or SEMH settings.
• Strong trauma-informed practice and inclusive education
• Knowledge of Ofsted/ISA frameworks for specialist settings
• Proven ability in budget management and leading change

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and inspiring vision for a SEMH/autism setting
• Create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where behaviour is understood as communication
• Lead safeguarding, quality, compliance and operational excellence from day one
• Recruit, develop and inspire a talented staff team
• Collaborate with therapists and specialists to deliver personalised pathways
• Build trusted relationships with parents, carers and local authorities

Skills

Principal leadership

SEN leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Budget management

Ofsted knowledge

Staff development

Education

QTS/QTLS with SEN leadership

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a Principal for Care First, Great Barr Campus, Birmingham. This permanent role leads a multi-campus specialist college serving SEMH, autism, and related needs, with a focus on inclusive, personalised education. Start January 2027.

You will shape culture, drive strategic direction, and build a high-calibre team to empower learners to thrive and transition to adulthood across campuses in Birmingham, Walsall, and Tamworth.