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. As Aylward enters its next stage, you will be a crucial part of the team that drives the strategic application of the latest educational research across the Academy, and delivers a curriculum designed to enable all students, regardless of their starting points, to achieve outstanding outcomes. 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: Based in Edmonton, North London, Aylward School was established in September 2010 and is an 11-19 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021. If you are passionate about the power of education as a force for change, have a proven track record of impact in similar settings, and are ready to commit to the challenge of leading Aylward through this transformative period, we would be delighted to receive your application. 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. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit Aylward and can arrange an informal discussion about the role with the Principal. This can be organised by contacting us. 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 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes 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. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.. Location : Edmonton, London, N18 1NB