Associate Assistant Principal English Faculty

Associate Assistant Principal – Head of English Faculty

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Client: Lift Broadlands (Part of Lift Schools)

Location: St Francis Road, Keynsham, Bristol / Bath & North East Somerset, BS31 2DY

Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £59,137.00 – £65,278.00 per annum + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) & Lift Schools Benefits

Key Dates: Closing Date: 25 October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing is seeking an inspirational, high-performing educational leader for the position of Associate Assistant Principal – Head of English Faculty on behalf of our client, Lift Broadlands.

This is a key leadership appointment. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will lead a dedicated department of 4 English teachers (including an ITT trainee via Ark Teacher Training) while taking on a whole-school leadership remit. You will directly drive the academy toward Lift Schools’ national 490 Target—ensuring 90% of GCSE pupils achieve Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics by 2028.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior Leadership: Sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and take ownership of a strategic whole-school remit alongside departmental leadership.

• Faculty Leadership: Set a clear vision for the English Faculty, building a high-performing, collaborative team culture that drives strong GCSE outcomes.

• Curriculum Design & Quality: Design and continuously evaluate an ambitious, knowledge-rich English curriculum aligned with national standards.

• Staff Development & Coaching: Lead appraisals, deliver high-quality instructional coaching, and support the professional growth of departmental colleagues and ITT trainees.

• Data-Driven Progress: Utilize assessment and progress data to inform target setting, adjust pedagogical strategies, and implement effective interventions for vulnerable learners.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Degree in English Literature, Language, or a related discipline.

  • Proven track record as an outstanding classroom practitioner with a history of driving exceptional GCSE student outcomes.

  • Experience or clear readiness for middle/senior leadership, with strong communication and team management skills.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Visionary, reflective leader who remains calm under pressure and fosters high standards and mutual respect across the school community.

  • Deep commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous instructional improvement.

About the School & Benefits

• Lift Broadlands: An Ofsted Good, mixed, fully inclusive 11–16 comprehensive school located in Keynsham (easily accessible from both Bristol and Bath). Led by Principal Laura Stone, the school provides a nurturing, high-expectation environment focused on raising student aspirations.

• Professional Development & Growth: Benefit from Lift Schools' partnership with One World through the Instructional Excellence Program, alongside tailored NPQ offerings and Early Career Framework support via Ambition Institute.

• Lift Schools Network: Join a national network of 62 schools educating over 33,000 pupils. Package includes enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), healthcare, financial wellbeing support, and corporate lifestyle perks (discounted gym memberships and travel deals).