Assistant 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 £70,022 to £77,676 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

As Assistant Principal, you'll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You'll help guide the school's strategic priorities, working closely with colleagues to create positive learning environments. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider school community. What kind of legacy would you like to create?

Key responsibilities

• Support the school improvement plan and guide daily operations
• Coach and develop middle leaders and teaching staff through appraisal and training
• Help shape whole-school strategies in areas such as curriculum, student welfare, or behaviour
• Model high-quality teaching and support colleagues to create engaging, inclusive lessons
• Use student progress and performance data to identify strengths and inform improvement plans
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partners

What you'll need to succeed:

You'll be a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and experience as a middle leader. You'll have a track record of achieving excellent progress for all children, no matter their starting point or background. Can you show how you've supported colleagues to grow and improve their practice?

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can work with others to solve problems and achieve goals together. You'll be curious, reflective, and motivated by a genuine desire to improve the lives of children and young people. Does this sound like you?

The close date for this advert is 18.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow.

To apply for this role, please click HERE.