Skip to main content Thanks for applying You've clicked to apply for at . What would you like to do next? Upload your CV and be the first to know about exciting new job opportunities Back to your search Get email alerts for jobs like this Get email alerts for this search We’ll email you when jobs matching this search are available. Your email address Save Please tick to agree to our privacy policy . We will only use your email address to send you relevant jobs. You can unsubscribe at any time. Email preferences When would you like the emails sent? Morning Afternoon Evening On what day(s) of the week? Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Send this vacancy to a friend Is this the perfect role for someone you know? We can email it to them - just fill out the form below. We take privacy seriously, so we don't store your friend's email address. Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Assistant Principal Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/287916/6034 Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, PO33 3LN, United Kingdom £70,022 - £77,676 per annum Full Time Permanent Posted on 28/09/2026 Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation. The salary range for this role is £70,022 to £77,676 per annum based on a 37 hour working week. Rewards and Benefits At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. 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 comprehensive range of CPD programs, 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've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals. About the Organisation Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. About the Role As Assistant Principal, you'll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You'll help guide the school's strategic priorities, working closely with colleagues to create positive learning environments. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider school community. What kind of legacy would you like to create? Key responsibilities Support the school improvement plan and guide daily operations Coach and develop middle leaders and teaching staff through appraisal and training Help shape whole-school strategies in areas such as curriculum, student welfare, or behaviour Model high-quality teaching and support colleagues to create engaging, inclusive lessons Use student progress and performance data to identify strengths and inform improvement plans Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partners What you'll need to succeed: You'll be a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and experience as a middle leader. You'll have a track record of achieving excellent progress for all children, no matter their starting point or background. Can you show how you've supported colleagues to grow and improve their practice? We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can work with others to solve problems and achieve goals together. You'll be curious, reflective, and motivated by a genuine desire to improve the lives of children and young people. Does this sound like you? The close date for this advert is 18.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow. To apply for this role, please click HERE . Interested in applying?