Assistant Principal

Lift Aylward
Edmonton, London, N18 1NB

Salary: L13 - L17 (Outer London) + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme TPS + Additional Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in driving excellence across our school.

As Assistant Principal, you will lead one or more of the school's strategic priorities, working collaboratively to raise standards, enhance teaching and learning, and ensure the well-being of both students and staff. You will model outstanding leadership, drive the school's values, and contribute to a culture where every student can achieve their very best.

You will line manage a range of teaching and support staff, providing clear direction, professional guidance, and the opportunity for each member of your team to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is deeply invested in education, committed to continuous improvement, and eager to shape the future of our school community.

About Lift Aylward

Based in Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward was established in September 2010 and is an 11-18 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Lift Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: Monday 13 October 09:30 AM.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 October.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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.