Assistant Principal - English

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 improvement within English at Lift Firth Park. This post will ideally be aJanuary 2027 or April 2027 start (other dates are negotiable).

We believe every young person is entitled toan excellent education
, in every classroom, every day. Our 490 agenda 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 andcareer-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

Are you an inspiring educator looking to make a lasting difference in young lives? We would love to hear from you.

As Assistant Principal, youwill 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.

• 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 keyrole 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

• A degree in English (or a related subject), 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 within the last 2-3 years
• 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
• Aboveall, you will be values-driven, intellectually curious, and relentless in your pursuit of excellence. You will believe in the transformative power of education andbe committed to ensuring every student at Lift Firth Park achieves their full potential

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11–16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.
The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of New Leadership and…