KS2 English Lead & Assistant Principal

Lift Montgomery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare

Lifestyle perks: Gym discounts, travel

Job summary

Lift Montgomery Primary is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead English across Key Stage 2 and join the school’s Senior Leadership Team. This role focuses on driving school improvement through a strong English curriculum and high-quality teaching, while remaining connected to classroom practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, coaching colleagues and supporting whole-school improvement within a supportive Lift Schools environment. January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• 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.
• We will review applications and interview as soon as possible, so early applications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead English across the school and support high-quality teaching and learning in KS2.
• Drive an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with high outcomes for all pupils.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, subject leaders and teaching staff to drive school improvement.
• Combine strategic leadership with meaningful classroom practice within KS2.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and curriculum development.

Skills

KS2 leadership

English curriculum

Curriculum development

Staff collaboration

Inclusion & safeguarding

Education

Qualified teacher

Primary education experience

Job description

Lift Montgomery Primary is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead English across Key Stage 2 and join the school’s Senior Leadership Team. This role focuses on driving school improvement through a strong English curriculum and high-quality teaching, while remaining connected to classroom practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, coaching colleagues and supporting whole-school improvement within a supportive Lift Schools environment. January 2027 start date.