Assistant Principal

Lift Ryde; Binstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

CPD programs

Pension and healthcare

Gym discounts and travel deals

Job summary

Lift Ryde is seeking an Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and shape the school’s strategic priorities. You will work with colleagues to create positive learning environments and drive improvements for students, staff, and the wider community.

The role requires a qualified teacher with QTS and experience as a middle leader. We value clear communication, collaborative problem‑solving, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and experience as a middle leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teaching staff and improve pupil outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative leadership in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the school improvement plan and guide daily operations.
• Coach and develop middle leaders and teaching staff through appraisal and training.
• Help shape whole-school strategies in areas such as curriculum, student welfare, or behaviour.
• Model high-quality teaching and support colleagues to create engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Use student progress and performance data to identify strengths and inform improvement plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partners.

Skills

Middle leadership experience

Strong communication

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you ready to help shape the future of education? Lift Schools is looking for an Assistant Principal who is passionate about making sure every child receives excellent teaching, in every classroom, every day.

Lift Schools is built on a clear mission: providing an excellent education for every child. We create inclusive learning environments where students thrive, supported by skilled teachers who receive meaningful development opportunities. Our values guide everything we do, and we believe in working together to achieve shared goals. Would you like to be part of a team where your contribution makes a real difference to children's lives?

Your new school

A promotion of a senior leader within Lift Ryde has meant a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly determined, focused leadership team as Assistant Principal. We are a thriving, oversubscribed school with exceptionally high standards, and our results speak for themselves. Above national average KS5 results where SENd and Disadvantaged students out perform their peers. At KS4our outcomes at both 4+ and 5+ are broadly inline with the national average with many subjects above the national average. Our curriculum is broad and balanced with state of the art facilities allowing us to deliver a GCSE and KS5 offer that ensure all students move into their desired post 16 and 18 destinations. We make a promise that every child will have a trip/ off Island experience and last academic year ran over 400 experiences. We are proud to serve our community whilst maintaining our highly inclusive approach, we are looking for a driven leader who shares our unwavering commitment to outstanding pastoral care, academic excellence and student outcome to join us.

The school is led by Will Doyle, Principal who is proud to serve a community he grew up in and a school in which he attended as a child. Will is driven by a desire that every child can achieve and is proud that Lift Ryde is highly inclusive. Judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

About the role

As Assistant Principal, you'll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You'll help guide the school's strategic priorities, working closely with colleagues to create positive learning environments. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider school community. What kind of legacy would you like to create?

Key responsibilities

• Support the school improvement plan and guide daily operations
• Coach and develop middle leaders and teaching staff through appraisal and training
• Help shape whole-school strategies in areas such as curriculum, student welfare, or behaviour
• Model high-quality teaching and support colleagues to create engaging, inclusive lessons
• Use student progress and performance data to identify strengths and inform improvement plans
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partners

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and experience as a middle leader. You'll have a track record of achieving excellent progress for all children, no matter their starting point or background. Can you show how you've supported colleagues to grow and improve their practice?

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can work with others to solve problems and achieve goals together. You'll be curious, reflective, and motivated by a genuine desire to improve the lives of children and young people. Does this sound like you?

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.