Assistant Principal

Lift Schools; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Montgomery Primary in the West Midlands is seeking an Assistant Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will take strategic responsibility for leading English across Key Stage 2 and support high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

This role is ideal for an ambitious middle leader ready to step into a senior leadership position in a supportive, development-focused environment. You will be coached by an experienced team and contribute to curriculum development and

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with primary experience.
• Strong KS2 experience, including Year 6.
• Experience leading or supporting whole-school improvement.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding of pupils.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead English across Key Stage 2 and drive school improvement.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Work with senior leaders to develop a sequenced curriculum and high standards.
• Coach and develop staff and contribute to whole-school development.
• Collaborate with families and external partners to support pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

KS2 leadership

English leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic leadership

Inclusion and safeguarding

Stakeholder collaboration

Team coaching

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, passionate leader to join Lift Montgomery Primary as an Assistant Principal, following the promotion of a senior leader within Lift Schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring or experienced senior leader committed to improving outcomes for children and ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education every day. The role will have a strategic focus on English leadership across Key Stage 2.

Your new school

Lift Montgomery Primary isn't just a school; it's a community built on high expectations, genuine care and a belief that every child, regardless of background, deserves the very best education. Graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, Montgomery has earned its reputation through consistent investment in its people, its pupils and its culture, not by accident, but by design. Here, collaboration is real. Staff wellbeing is prioritised. And the work you do in your classroom ripples outward into a community that notices, values and celebrates it.

Your new role

This role is particularly well-suited to an ambitious middle leader or aspiring senior leader who is ready to take the next step in their career within a highly supportive, development-focused environment.

The successful candidate will join the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in driving school improvement, with strategic responsibility for leading English across the school and supporting high-quality teaching and learning in Key Stage 2. Working closely with senior leaders, subject leaders and teaching staff, you will help drive an ambitious, well‑sequenced curriculum, high expectations and excellent outcomes for all pupils.

At Montgomery, leadership remains closely connected to the classroom, with all senior leaders actively teaching as part of the Lift Schools model. You will therefore combine strategic leadership with meaningful classroom practice, primarily within Key Stage 2. You will be coached and supported by an experienced leadership team, with opportunities to further develop your leadership experience through curriculum development, coaching colleagues and contributing to whole‑school improvement.

Knowledge or experience of Talk for Writing would be advantageous but is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about developing their expertise and contributing to the continued development of English across the school.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is an experienced Key Stage 2 practitioner
• Has a strong understanding of teaching and learning within English
• Is passionate about curriculum development and school improvement
• Has high expectations for pupils and themselves
• Can inspire pupils and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Is motivated to develop into a future senior leader within a supportive environment

What You'll Need To Succeed

We are looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner and leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all children.

You Will

• Be a qualified teacher with successful experience in primary education
• Have strong Key Stage 2 experience, ideally including Year 6
• Have a strong understanding of curriculum development and teaching and learning
• Demonstrate experience of leading or supporting whole‑school improvement initiatives
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies
• Be passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Have excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Be committed to maintaining high expectations and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils
• Experience working within disadvantaged communities or supporting vulnerable pupils would be highly beneficial.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How We Support You

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

School visits

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school prior to applying. This is a great opportunity to experience our school community, meet the team and learn more about the role. For a confidential discussion or to arrange a tour, please contact Harpal Bhamra at [e-mail].

Interviews:

Tuesday 29 September 2026

This is a full-time position, with a start date of January 2027.