Principal

Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits

Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier if available)

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Principal to guide Lift Charles Warren into its exciting next phase of development. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to lead a school with strong foundations, a committed community, and immense potential for growth!

Lift Charles Warren serves a richly diverse community, addressing high levels of disadvantage and inclusion needs. Our school features:

• A specialist autism resource base
• A highly skilled SEND team
• Strong partnerships with the local authority for early intervention

Our exceptional facilities and outdoor spaces include:

• Extensive grounds with Forest School provision
• A community allotment and wellbeing garden
• Well-equipped libraries and an ambitious art curriculum
• A kitchen area supporting life skills learning
• A podcast studio
• Strong links with Milton Keynes Dons

We pride ourselves on being well-resourced, outward-facing, and deeply connected to our community. Parent engagement is strong, with coffee mornings and expert-led sessions that foster collaboration.

As our Principal, you will:

• Lead with clarity, warmth, and moral purpose
• Drive precision and targeted teaching and learning , especially at KS2
• Coach and develop staff to ensure consistently strong classroom practice
• Close attainment gaps while maintaining high expectations for all pupils
• Build on excellent personal development and early years provision
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and mental health through a graduated SEN approach
• Collaborate across Lift Schools, never in isolation

You will be supported by a strong central and regional team, becoming part of a trust that is dedicated to developing leaders and improving schools together.

We seek a leader who:

• Is ready to inspire others and lead from the front
• Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning
• Is committed to equity and inclusion
• Values coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Sees the potential in every child and every colleague

Lift Schools is a network of 58 schools across the country, united by a single mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

As a Lift Principal, you will enjoy:

• An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years
• Unlimited one-to-one executive coaching
• Evidence-informed professional learning opportunities
• A year-long induction programme
• Study tours and immersive CPD experiences
• Professional sabbatical eligibility after five years
• Relocation package available

If you are excited about leading a community-focused school with the space to innovate and the backing of a strong trust, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Interview Dates: Tuesday 21 April 2026 (Lift Charles Warren) and Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Ed City, London)

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.