Assistant Principal; English

Position

Assistant Principal (English) – Lift Firth Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
, United Kingdom.

• Salary:
  Leadership Scale 13–18 plus well‑being cash plan, pension scheme (TPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits.
• Hours:
  
  Full time.
• Contract:
  
  Permanent.
• Start date:
  
  January 2027 (earlier start welcome).
• Closing date: 22 June 12:00.
• Interview date: 29 June.

• 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.
• 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.

• A degree in English (or a related subject), PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.
• A strong track record of excellent classroom practice and raising student achievement in English.
• A strong understanding of evidence‑informed English pedagogy and curriculum design.
• Proven experience of improving outcomes within a UK secondary school setting.
• The ability to inspire, develop and influence colleagues at all levels.

• Experience leading whole‑school or cross‑curricular initiatives.
• Experience supporting schools in challenging contexts or driving rapid improvement.
• Values‑driven, intellectually curious and relentless in pursuit of excellence.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.