Principal, Education Administration

At Salutem Care and Education, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose.

As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist care, education, and support services, we deliver life-changing outcomes for children, young people, and adults across England and Wales. From residential care and supported living services to schools and colleges, our teams work every day to help individuals achieve their ambitions, maximise their independence, and realise their potential.

We are proud to be recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and one of the Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplaces 2026—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Lead Excellence. Inspire Futures. Transform Lives.

Are you an inspirational educational leader with a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs?

We are seeking an outstanding Principal to lead Beaumont College South Lakes, providing strategic direction, operational leadership, and educational excellence across our specialist post-16 provision.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected specialist college, driving growth, innovation, and quality while ensuring every student receives a truly person-centred educational experience that prepares them for greater independence, employment, community participation, and adulthood.

As Principal, you will play a pivotal role in leading the continued development of the college, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring positive outcomes for every learner.

Reporting into senior leadership within Salutem Care and Education, the Principal will have overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, financial, and educational performance of Beaumont College South Lakes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee satellite provisions, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the college continues to deliver outstanding specialist education while meeting all regulatory and quality requirements.

This role combines visionary leadership with operational excellence and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families.

• Lead the strategic vision and direction of the college in line with organisational objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the College Development Plan.
• Drive sustainable growth through college expansion and service development opportunities.
• Promote innovation while maintaining the unique culture and strengths of the provision.
• Work closely with the Governing Body to support effective governance and accountability.

• Provide overall leadership for the day-to-day operation of the college.
• Ensure effective staffing structures, occupancy levels, and resource management.
• Maintain robust operational systems, risk management processes, and governance arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.

• Lead budget planning, financial forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability and responsible resource management.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies, innovation, and service growth.
• Support income generation through stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

• Ensure the delivery of outstanding, person-centred education programmes.
• Lead curriculum design, implementation, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through self-assessment and performance analysis.
• Maintain and improve inspection outcomes and quality ratings.
• Ensure excellent standards of teaching, learning, assessment, and support.

• Ensure students' educational, emotional, social, and wellbeing needs are fully met.
• Champion person-centred planning and personalised learning pathways.
• Promote independence, employability, life skills, and progression opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality pastoral care and learner support across all services.

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across education, therapies, support services, and administration.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Support professional development and succession planning.
• Manage…