Salary: L15-L21, £73,105–£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits
Start date: September 2026 (or earlier if available)
About the School
Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community with a high level of disadvantage and inclusion needs. The school has a specialist autism resource base, a highly skilled SEND team, and strong partnerships with the local authority to ensure early and effective intervention.
Additional unique learning environment features:
* Extensive grounds with Forest School provision
* A community allotment and wellbeing garden
* Well‑equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum
* A kitchen area supporting life skills learning
* A podcast studio
* Strong links with Milton Keynes Dons
Parent engagement is strong, with coffee mornings and expert‑led sessions supporting families, and a shared commitment to working together for children.
Role Overview
As Principal you will lead Lift Charles Warren into its next phase of development, building on a clear identity, impressive provision, and the capacity to make a profound difference for children and families. You will be supported by a strong central and regional team and will benefit from being part of a trust that believes deeply in developing leaders and improving schools together.
Responsibilities
* Lead with clarity, warmth and moral purpose
* Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning, particularly at KS2
* Coach and develop staff to secure consistently strong classroom practice
* Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils
* Build on excellent personal development and early years provision
* Champion inclusion, wellbeing and mental health through a graduated SEN approach
* Work collaboratively across Lift Schools, never in isolation
Qualifications
* Is ready to lead from the front and inspire others
* Has a strong understanding of high‑quality teaching and learning
* Is committed to equity and inclusion
* Values coaching, collaboration and continuous improvement
* Sees the potential in every child and every colleague
* Self‑aware – thriving in high challenge, high support environments
* Network‑minded – committed to improving outcomes across all schools
* Intellectually curious – eager to use evidence‑informed approaches to drive success
Benefits
* An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years
* Unlimited one‑to‑one executive coaching
* Evidence‑informed professional learning opportunities
* A year‑long induction programme
* Study tours and immersive CPD experiences
* Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years
* Relocation package available
Legal and Equality
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.
Safeguarding
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. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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