Assistant Principal - English

Salary: Leadership Scale 13-18 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2027 (an earlier start date is welcomed)

Closing date: 22nd June 12 noon

Interview date: 29th June

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

At Lift Firth Park, we believe strong English skills are a powerful driver of opportunity, confidence, and future success. Knowing the importance of English capability in a child's education, we have created the new role 'Assistant Principal (English)' to drive our ambitious Lift 490 agenda and further drive improvement within English at Lift Firth Park.

We believe every young person is entitled to an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. Our 490 promise reflects that commitment. It isn't just a number, it's a shared ambition for what's possible- 90% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and maths.

This is a rare and career-defining opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about English, 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 English across all year groups and subjects.

You will drive a culture where English fluency 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 English 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 English excellence

* Lead the strategic vision for English across the school. * Promote a culture of English 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 English teaching across all key stages.

Provide exceptional leadership

* 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: