Vice Principal

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £86,803 to £93,424.00 per annum based on a 37 hour working week.

Rewards and Benefits

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

About the Organisation

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

You will work alongside the Principal to guide the school and support its continued growth. This role is key to creating a culture of high expectations, excellent teaching and positive relationships across the whole school community. You will help lead on curriculum design, student welfare, behaviour systems and staff development.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Principal in creating and delivering the school improvement plan
• Oversee daily activities and ensure policies are followed to maintain high standards
• Guide and develop staff through coaching, training and appraisals
• Create and implement behaviour and culture policies that promote respect and inclusion
• Use student progress and staff performance data to identify strengths and areas to improve
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external organisations to support student success

We are looking for someone who will be a skilled classroom practitioner with a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for all children. You will have experience as a senior leader in education and a passion for supporting others to grow and succeed. Strong communication skills, the ability to solve problems and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Can you bring high expectations, warmth and clarity to this role?

Additional Information

To arrange a tour or have a confidential conversation please contact our Recruitment Manager, Jessica Billows on jbillows@liftschools.org or 07415655433

The close date for this advert is 17.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

To apply for this role, please click HERE.