Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal – Attendance, Behaviour & Curriculum

Location:

Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, LE11 2NF
, United Kingdom

Salary:
Leadership Scale 5-9 (dependent on experience) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme + Lift School benefits

Hours:

Full‑time

Contract:

Permanent

Start date:

August 2026 (considering January 2027 for the right candidate)

Lift Beacon Primary is a thriving inclusive primary school serving children aged 2–11. The school received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in 2021 and is an IQM Centre of Excellence, committed to high expectations, inclusion and personal development.

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, focusing on attendance, behaviour and curriculum. The role is non‑class‑based, but requires a teaching commitment to maintain a strong classroom presence.

• Support the implementation of the school improvement plan
• Lead attendance improvement strategies and targeted interventions
• Support curriculum development and drive high‑quality teaching and learning
• Work closely with families, external agencies and staff to remove barriers to learning
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil well‑being
• Support and develop middle leaders and teaching staff
• Contribute to a strong safeguarding and inclusive culture across the school

• Qualified teacher with successful experience in primary education
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and teaching & learning
• Experience leading or supporting whole‑school improvement initiatives
• Clear understanding of attendance strategies and barriers to learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies
• Passion for inclusion, safeguarding and pupil well‑being
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
• 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.

• Career development and training: access to statutory and developmental programmes
• Comprehensive CPD programmes, including Early Career and NPQ offerings
• Generous benefits: pension plan, healthcare and financial support
• Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships and travel deals

Lift Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity, and consider job share, part‑time and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities.

All applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted as soon as possible. Closing date: 12th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response.