Principal

Principal National Online School (NOS) Location: Based from Wimbledon, London Start date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement) A rare opportunity to lead a nationally recognised online specialist provision for pupils with SEND. National Online School (NOS), the first Department for Education accredited online SEND school, is a growing provision across the UK, currently supporting around 300 pupils nationally and continuing to grow, with a steady intake of new placements requiring careful capacity planning and quality assurance. Many of our young learners, with complex needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, have experienced significant disruption to their education, including emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). NOS represents a distinctive model of education, combining therapeutic practice with digital delivery to meet the needs of pupils who cannot access traditional settings. This is a pivotal leadership role with full accountability for educational standards, safeguarding, operational performance and strategic development of NOS. The Role - Principal National Online School As Principal, you will provide clear, credible and values-driven leadership across the school. You will lead both the operational performance and long-term strategic direction of NOS, ensuring consistently high standards in teaching, learning and pastoral care. You will lead a multi-disciplinary senior leadership ..... full job details .....