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
Location: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary – part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 59 schools across the country, including 10 schools across the Midlands.
Your new school
Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement. We are 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 are built around the Three R’s: Respect – treating others with kindness and dignity; Resilience – persevering through challenges; Responsibility – taking ownership of our actions and futures.
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 students’ educational experience and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and strengthen a culture of high expectations, inclusion and student support across the school community.
* Drive whole-school improvement strategies linked to teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour, attendance and personal development.
* Support and develop middle and senior leaders through coaching, challenge and professional development, and oversee key areas such as culture and behaviour, pastoral provision, safeguarding, attendance and personal development.
* Monitor the quality of education through rigorous evaluation, data analysis and instructional leadership.
* Work closely with families and external agencies to ensure all students are fully supported to succeed.
* Deputise for the Principal when required.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* Exceptional classroom practitioner with a strong track record of improving outcomes for all students.
* Successful senior leadership experience and evidence of leading impactful whole-school improvement, particularly in the areas of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
* High expectations, strong moral purpose and a relentless commitment to inclusion and excellence.
* Ability to inspire, develop and hold others to account through supportive and effective leadership.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Resilient, reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
* Alignment with Lift Schools’ mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status and a degree-level qualification – essential.
* NPQ in leadership or further professional development in educational leadership – advantageous.
We Offer You
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Partnership with One World powers our Innovative Instructional Excellence Program, alongside comprehensive 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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. 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.
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