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26 available principals in the UK ready to work

Kiera P.

Class Representative

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

"Psychology student with forensic investigation focus, adept in customer service and peer leadership.…"

Class Representative

Bar waitress

Elizabeth O.

Vice principal

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

Vice principal

Nov '18-Present

English Teacher

Jan '13-Oct '18

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

Freya S.

Recruitment Consultant

United Kingdom

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3 – 5 years exp.

"As a dynamic and results-oriented individual, I have a proven track record of excelling in fast-pace…"

Recruitment Consultant

Jan '8-Jan '7

Principal

Jan '4-Jan '8

Aiyesha K.

School Inspector

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"I am a dynamic and reflective leader with diverse school inspection, consulting, and principal exper…"

School Inspector

Jan '25-Mar '25

School Inspector

Apr '24-Jun '24

Report Writing

Talent Acquisition

Instructional Strategies

Marylyn Z.

Strategy Life Sciences Director

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Pharma & Life Sciences Strategy Director with over fifteen years global consulting experience. Exten…"

Strategy Life Sciences Director

Jan '22-Apr '23

Principal

Aug '20-Dec '21

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

Justin A.

legal counsel

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

"Senior lawyer and executive with extensive experience gained in Magic Circle law firms and in-house…"

legal counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Mar '25-Jan '26

Grant S.

Principal

United Kingdom

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5+ years exp.

Principal

Jul '03-Present

Business Services Manager

Mar '98-Jun '03

Patel M.

Personal Assistant to the Principal

United Kingdom

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0 – 3 years exp.

Personal Assistant to the Principal

Jan '5-Jan '7

Advising

Xero (Accounting Software)

Booking (Resource Planning Software)

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Find and Hire Experienced Principals Near You

26 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.

$20m+

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