Principal - InFocus College
- Exeter
- Full Time
- £65,000 - £70,000 per year
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Are you an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next step in specialist education?
InFocus College is seeking a new Principal to lead our outstanding team and help take the college from good to exceptional. Located on a beautiful 13-acre site in Exeter, we support young people aged 16–25 with vision impairment and complex needs through highly personalised learning programmes.
This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a truly specialist setting. As Principal, you’ll shape strategy, inspire staff, champion inclusion, and work closely with our CEO and Executive Team to grow and develop the college.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and developing the college’s strategic vision
• Ensuring high-quality, person-centred teaching and learning
• Managing a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Representing the college with local authorities and commissioning bodies
• Championing our focus on preparation for adulthood and student independence
• Taking an active leadership role across InFocus Charity
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has leadership experience in a SEND, specialist school or inclusive FE setting
• Understands the needs of learners with vision impairment, complex needs or PMLD
• Can inspire and lead with warmth, clarity and integrity
• Has strong communication and people skills
• Believes in every young person’s right to a full, independent and valued adult life
• Is ready to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most specialist colleges
• Whether you're an experienced Principal or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer
• 6 weeks’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or occupational pension
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our swimming pool, gym and on-site café
• Employee Assistance Programme and life insurance from day one
• Free training and development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive team and beautiful campus in Exeter
Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
For more information please visit our website: College Principal - InFocus Charity, Exeter
We strongly encourage visits or informal chats before applying. Contact Amanda Gorfin, PA to CEO, on 01392 454201.
How to apply
Please complete our application form on our website – https://infocus-charity.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies/college-principal/
CVs alone will not be accepted.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeter
- Work Postcode
EX2 6HA
- Reference
JS06930
- Occupational GroupSchool LeadershipTeaching - Special & OtherTeaching – Further & Higher Education
- Salary Details
£65,000 - £70,000 per year
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
29/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes