Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD, United Kingdom
Lift Firth Park
Position Summary
Assistant Principal (Science) – Senior Leadership, Full time (0.8 also considered). Permanent. Start date September 2026 or January 2027. Closing date 18th June. Interview date 26th June.
About the Role
Lead and transform science across Lift Firth Park, shaping the school's strategic direction.
Remuneration
Leadership Scale 13‑18, well‑being cash plan, pension scheme, and additional Lift Schools benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive whole‑school science excellence.
* Lead the strategic vision for science across the school.
* Promote a culture of science 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 science teaching across all key stages.
* Play a key role 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.
* Uphold and promote outstanding standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour across the school.
* Model and embed the values and ethos of Lift Firth Park in all aspects of leadership.
Essential Qualifications
* A degree in a science subject (or a related subject), PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.
* A strong track record of excellent classroom practice and raising student achievement in science.
* A strong understanding of evidence‑informed science pedagogy and curriculum design.
* Proven experience of improving outcomes within a UK secondary school setting.
* The ability to inspire, develop, and influence colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
* Experience leading whole‑school or cross‑curricular initiatives.
* Experience supporting schools in challenging contexts or driving rapid improvement.
What We Offer
* Career development and training: a wide range of statutory and developmental training.
* Partnership with One World offering an innovative Instructional Excellence Program and CPD programmes including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings.
* Generous benefits: pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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