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About the Role:
The Founding Principal will play a pivotal role in establishing Wonder Star Futures, a brand-new specialist post-16 community college for young people aged 16–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Working closely with the Director, the successful candidate will help shape every aspect of the college before opening, including its culture, curriculum, staffing, admissions, policies and relationships with local authorities, families and partner organisations.
Following the college's opening, the Founding Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring outstanding educational provision that prepares young people for adulthood through personalised learning, employability, wellbeing, belonging and independence.
This is a rare opportunity to create and lead a specialist college from its very beginning.
Why This Role Is Unique
- As Founding Principal, you will have the rare opportunity to help create:
- A brand-new specialist post-16 community college.
- An innovative Preparation for Adulthood curriculum centred on Learning, Employability, Wellbeing, Belonging and Independence.
- Strong partnerships with Local Authorities, employers, community organisations and families.
- An aspirational college-style learning environment that prepares young people for adult life.
- A positive, ambitious culture where every learner is supported to thrive and achieve meaningful outcomes.
- A college that will shape the future of specialist post-16 education across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will include:
- Leading the establishment of Wonder Star Futures prior to opening.
- Developing an outstanding Preparation for Adulthood curriculum.
- Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, schools, employers, community organisations and families.
- Supporting admissions and learner transitions.
- Recruiting, inspiring and developing the founding staff team.
- Ensuring compliance with Natspec, DfE, Ofsted and all statutory requirements.
- Creating an aspirational college culture where young adults are prepared for employment, independent living and community participation.
Who This Role Is For:
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Wants to build a college from the ground up.
- Believes every young person deserves ambitious Preparation for Adulthood.
- Thrives on innovation and creating new opportunities.
- Enjoys developing partnerships with local authorities, employers and community organisations.
- Wants to leave a lasting legacy within specialist education.
Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
