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24 available principals in the UK ready to work

DEEPTHI T.

Principal, SURE Business Group

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"• Experienced in IT Strategy, process improvement & re-engineering, Organizational Change Managemen…"

Principal, SURE Business Group

Feb '22-Apr '24

AVP, Business Process Excellence

Jun '19-Aug '21

Vicente A.

Principal

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

Principal

Mar '23-Present

Principal

Jun '17-Present

First Aid

Security Awareness

Compressed Air

Shane B.

FE Teaching Champion

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I am a passionate and dedicated strategic leader with a strong commitment to improving educational o…"

FE Teaching Champion

Until Jul '14

Blog Contributor

Until Nov '16

Administrative Support

Business Administration

Assertiveness

Darren L.

Principal

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Strategic and results-oriented education leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in scho…"

Principal

Sept '09-Present

Headteacher

Sept '09-Mar '25

Safeguarding And Protecting Children

Client Education

Budget Development

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Find and Hire Experienced Principals Near You

24 available principals in the UK ready to work

Lead learning with authority

Top skills and experience to look for in Principal

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Cut two weeks from your time to hire.

Save thousands of dollars in time and fees.

Never post a job ad again.

Pre-vetted candidates

Local availability.

Don’t spend hours checking references.

Trusted by 300k+ businesses worldwide.

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2 weeks

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