Assistant Principal (Science)

Lift Firth Park

Fircroft Avenue Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD United Kingdom

Salary: Leadership Scale 13-18 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time (0.8 will also be considered) Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2026 or January 2027 Closing date: 18th June Interview date: 26th June

Be part of something transformational. Help shape the next chapter at Lift Firth Park.

At Lift Firth Park, we believe science is a powerful driver of opportunity, confidence, and future success. Knowing the importance of science and STEM in a child's education, we have created the new role 'Assistant Principal (Science)' to lead and transform science at Lift Firth Park.

This is a rare and career-defining opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about science, driven by impact, and committed to ensuring an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Why this role matters

As Assistant Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school. You will lead on key whole-school priorities while spearheading the development of science across all year groups and subjects.

You will drive a culture where scientific thinking is visible, valued, and consistently applied. Through strong leadership, you will ensure high-quality pedagogy is embedded across departments, supporting staff to deliver engaging, rigorous, and inclusive science teaching.

At the heart of this role is a commitment to excellence, raising standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour, while fostering a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff.

Key responsibilities:

* Drive whole school science excellence. * Lead the strategic vision for science across the school. * Promote a culture of science fluency and confidence for all learners. * Embed robust, evidence-informed pedagogical approaches across departments. * Use data intelligently to identify gaps, inform interventions, and raise outcomes. * Ensure consistency and high expectations in science teaching across all key stages. * Play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school strategy and improvement. * Lead on designated strategic priorities that drive academic excellence and student wellbeing. * Line manage teaching and support staff, providing clarity, coaching, and high-quality professional development. * Uphold and promote outstanding standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour across the school. * Model and embed the values and ethos of Lift Firth Park in all aspects of leadership.

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious leader who brings:

Essential

* A degree in a science subject (or a related subject), PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status. * A strong track record of excellent classroom practice and raising student achievement in science. * A strong understanding of evidence informed science pedagogy and curriculum design. *