Principal, Education Administration

Principal – Lift Firth Park

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11–16 located in Shiregreen, Sheffield. We have a strong focus on rapid improvement and serve around 1,200 pupils, with more than a third speaking English as an additional language. We partner with local organisations and the Sheffield City Council.

We’re looking for an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Firth Park into its next chapter. This role is for a leader who can think strategically and act decisively, someone with a strong track record of improving outcomes, building culture, and growing people. You’ll work closely with our Regional Education Director and have the full backing of our central team and the Lift Schools network.

• Lead the school’s strategic vision and day-to-day operations
• Champion excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum
• Build an inclusive culture of high expectations
• Forge strong relationships across school and community
• Contribute to improvement across the wider Lift network

• Believes every child can achieve, regardless of background
• Thrives on strategic thinking and visible, everyday leadership
• Builds strong, values-led school cultures
• Has a proven record of improving outcomes
• Can lead a team with clarity and compassion
• Values the power of collaboration across a trust

• Individual development account up to £100,000 over five years
• Experiential learning opportunities, including study tours
• One-to-one unlimited executive coaching
• High-quality, evidence-informed professional development
• A year-long induction programme
• Option of a professional sabbatical after five years
• Relocation package if moving for the role

Lift Firth Park – Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 SD, United Kingdom
Salary: £113,646 – £130,274 (negotiable)

Start date:

September 2026 (or earlier if possible)

• An individual development account up to £100,000 over five years
• Experiential learning opportunities, including study tours
• One-to-one unlimited executive coaching
• High-quality, evidence-informed professional development
• A year-long induction programme
• The option of a professional sabbatical after five years
• A relocation package if moving for the role

• For an informal, confidential conversation, please contact Amy Laking at recruitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.