Vice Principal

**Vice Principal**

**Aylward Academy**

**1 Windmill Road, Edmonton, London, N18 1NB**
**United Kingdom**

**Salary**:L22 - 26 (Outer London Weighting) + Relocation allowance + wellbeing cash plan + pension Scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools Benefits

**Hours**:Full Time

**Contract type**:Fixed Term Contract (August 2026)

**Start date**:September 2025 or earlier if possible

**Lead. Inspire. Shape Futures - Join Aylward as Our Next Vice Principal.**

We’re looking for an outstanding, talented, innovative leader to join our team at Aylward Academy as Vice Principal.
Looking to go further in Leadership?

As Principal of Aylward, I am pleased to announce this integral position as we embark on an exciting new chapter at the Academy. We are a community that inspires a love of learning and enables alumni to lead long, happy and successful lives that leave a positive legacy. Our mission is to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. Our values are Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Self Control.

This role will have a particular focus on behaviour, supporting the continued development and implementation of effective, centralised systems that promote a calm, respectful, and purposeful learning environment for all.

**About the school**:
**You’re someone who’ll be able to**:

- Drive excellent standards of teaching - with a proven track record of achieving excellent progress and outcomes for all children, regardless of their prior attainment, needs or background.
- Demonstrate experience as a senior leader in education, with a track record of initiating and delivering whole-school improvement initiatives.
- Give everyone here the kind of support, dedication and positivity we embed at Lift Schools.

**You’re someone who has**:

- ** An Intellectually Curious Mind**:You’re forward-thinking, open-minded, and passionate about seeking new knowledge and innovative ideas.
- ** A Reflective Nature**: You regularly reflect on your personal motivations, behaviours, strengths, and areas for growth, and use these insights to improve.
- ** Resilience and Agility**: You handle pressure and setbacks with thoughtfulness and agility, using challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
- ** Shows Ambition**:This role gives real opportunity for progression to people who are committed and proactive.

**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 57 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 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, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

**The role is due to commence September 2025 or earlier if possible. This is a full time, fixed term position (August 2026)**

**Closing date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 10.00 AM**

**Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025**

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

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