Vice Principal

Lead culture. Shape strategy. Transform lives.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Lift Rawlett as Vice Principal, playing a pivotal role in the next phase of the school’s improvement journey.Your new schoolLift Rawlett is part of Lift Schools, a multi-academy trust of 59 schools, offering excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.The school is led by Executive Principal Jo Paddock and Head of School Tom Martin, both of whom bring a proven track record of delivering rapid and sustained improvement. Together, they are building a culture rooted in high expectations, strong relationships and a relentless focus on ensuring every student succeeds.This is a school with real momentum—where systems are being embedded, standards are rising, and there is a clear commitment to creating a calm, safe and inclusive environment for all.Your new roleAs Vice Principal, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership of the school, working closely with the Executive Principal, Head of School and wider senior leadership team to drive continued improvement.This is an open Vice Principal post, and responsibilities will be tailored to the successful candidate’s experience, strengths, and expertise.The role will include leadership across areas such as culture and behaviour, pastoral provision, attendance, safeguarding, teaching and learning, curriculum or wider school improvement.You will:Provide visible, values-driven leadership across the schoolContribute to the strategic direction and ongoing improvement of the schoolLead and develop staff, ensuring high expectations and strong accountabilityDrive excellence in student outcomes, culture and personal developmentDeputise for senior leaders when required and play a central role within the wider SLTThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly effective senior leader ready to make a significant whole-school impact.What you’ll need to succeedYou will be an experienced and highly credible senior leader with:A strong track record of successful leadership and school improvementThe ability to lead, develop and inspire staffExcellent communication, resilience and the ability to lead with clarity and consistencyA deep commitment to ensuring all students succeed, regardless of backgroundThe vision, drive and ambition to contribute to the continued improvement of the schoolWhy this role?This role offers the opportunity to make a significant whole-school impact, working closely with an experienced and ambitious senior leadership team during a key phase of the school’s development.It would suit an established senior leader seeking broader leadership experience, or an ambitious leader looking to take the next step towards headship.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 59 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