Principal

We are proud to announce that Brunel Education has an exciting opportunity for a Principal to oversee the leadership of our SEND Connex provision, an independent specialist alternative 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. This provision adheres to the independent Ofsted framework.

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 01793 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

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.