Vice Principal

Location: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary, Quinton, Birmingham Salary: Leadership Scale L17–L21 (dependent on experience) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full-time Contract: 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. Your new 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 include: Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024Among the most improved schools nationallyA recent Good Ofsted judgementThe best GCSE results in the school’s historyOur school values are built around the Three R’s: Respect – treating others with kindness and dignityResilience – persevering through challengesResponsibility – taking ownership of our actions and our futuresWe 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 o