Vice Principal

Are you ready to help create an environment where every child receives an excellent education in every classroom, every day? Lift Ryde is looking for an inspiring Vice Principal to work closely with our Principal to guide our school community, strengthen teaching and learning, and help shape the future for all our students.

This is a chance to take on a varied and rewarding role where you will support whole-school initiatives, build trusted relationships with students, staff, parents and carers, and make a real difference every day. You will oversee the smooth running of the school and step in for the Principal when needed.

Your new school
A promotion of a senior leader within Lift Ryde has meant a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly determined, focused leadership team as Vice Principal. We are a thriving, oversubscribed school with exceptionally high standards, and our results speak for themselves. Above national average KS5 results where SEND and Disadvantaged students out perform their peers. At KS4 our outcomes at both 4+ and 5+ are broadly inline with the national average with many subjects above the national average. Our curriculum is broad and balanced with state of the art facilities allowing us to deliver a GCSE and KS5 offer that ensure all students move into their desired post 16 and 18 destinations. We make a promise that every child will have a trip/ off Island experience and last academic year ran over 400 experiences. We are proud to serve our community whilst maintaining our highly inclusive approach, we are looking for a driven leader who shares our unwavering commitment to outstanding pastoral care, academic excellence and student outcome to join us. 

Living and working on the Isle of Wight offers a truly unique lifestyle that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. Enjoy miles of fantastic beaches, a vibrant local community, significantly lower housing costs, and a quality of life that gives you the perfect work-life balance. Lift Ryde is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017 whereby all staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment. 

The school is led by Will Doyle, Principal who is proud to serve a community he grew up in and a school in which he attended as a child. Will is driven by a desire that every child can achieve and is proud that Lift Ryde is highly inclusive. Judged as ‘Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

About the role
You will work alongside the Principal to guide the school and support its continued growth. This role is key to creating a culture of high expectations, excellent teaching and positive relationships across the whole school community. You will help lead on curriculum design, student welfare, behaviour systems and staff development.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Principal in creating and delivering the school improvement plan
• Oversee daily activities and ensure policies are followed to maintain high standards
• Guide and develop staff through coaching, training and appraisals
• Create and implement behaviour and culture policies that promote respect and inclusion
• Use student progress and staff performance data to identify strengths and areas to improve
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external organisations to support student success

We are looking for someone who
You will be a skilled classroom practitioner with a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for all children. You will have experience as a senior leader in education and a passion for supporting others to grow and succeed. Strong communication skills, the ability to solve problems and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Can you bring high expectations, warmth and clarity to this role?

How we support you
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.

Who is Lift Schools?
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.

To arrange a tour or have a confidential conversation please contact our Recruitment Manager, Jessica Billows on jbillows@liftschools.org or 07415655433