Vice Principal
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Dwellings Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ, United Kingdom
Salary: Leadership Scale L17–L21 (dependent on experience) + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed term (initially until August 2027), with the intention for this to become a permanent position
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an ambitious and values‑driven senior leader ready to help shape the next chapter of a rapidly improving school?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving excellence across all aspects of school life. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate leader to work alongside the Principal to secure outstanding outcomes for every student and to contribute to the continued transformation of our school.
Our school
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 59 schools across the country, including 10 schools across the Midlands.
Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to be known as a “small school with a big heart”, where students are supported in a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment.
Recent highlights
* Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024
* Among the most improved schools nationally
* A recent Good Ofsted judgement
* The best GCSE results in the school’s history
Our school values
* Respect – treating others with kindness and dignity
* Resilience – persevering through challenges
* Responsibility – taking ownership of our actions and our futures
We are proud to serve a diverse community and are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive.
Your new role
As Vice Principal, you will work closely with the Principal and the wider leadership team to deliver the school's strategic vision and ensure the highest standards of teaching, behaviour, attendance, and pastoral care. This role offers the opportunity to lead key whole‑school priorities and make a lasting impact on our students' educational experience and outcomes.
Key responsibilities
* Leading and strengthening a culture of high expectations, inclusion and student support across the school community
* Driving whole‑school improvement strategies linked to teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour, attendance and personal development
* Supporting and developing middle and senior leaders through coaching, challenge and professional development; overseeing key areas such as culture and behaviour, pastoral provision, safeguarding, attendance and personal development
* Monitoring the quality of education through rigorous evaluation, data analysis and instructional leadership
* Working closely with families and external agencies to ensure all students are fully supported to succeed
* Deputising for the Principal when required
What you’ll need to succeed
We are looking for someone who:
* Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with a strong track record of improving outcomes for all students
* Has successful senior leadership experience and evidence of leading impactful whole‑school improvement, particularly in the areas of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
* Has high expectations, strong moral purpose and a relentless commitment to inclusion and excellence
* Can inspire, develop and hold others to account through supportive and effective leadership
* Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
* Is resilient, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
* Shares Lift Schools’ mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day
Qualified Teacher Status and a degree‑level qualification are essential. An NPQ in leadership or further professional development in educational leadership would be advantageous.
Benefits offered
* 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 programmes, 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 have you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. Lift Schools is 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 inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including 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.
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 9am
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