Principal
About This Role
Salary: L15-L21, £73,105-£83,960 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) + relocation package + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Start date: September 2026
Lead with purpose. Shape a community. Make a difference.
At Lift Schools, our people are key to delivering an excellent education for every child. We are looking for an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Offa's Mead, a welcoming, community-focused school with a big heart and strong foundations.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where relationships drive success, pupils are engaged and families are truly supportive.
About the role
Lift Offa's Mead serves the communities of Sedbury, Beachley and Chepstow. With strong outcomes, an embedded curriculum and a committed team, the school is ready for its next phase.
As Principal, you will:
* Build on strong foundations and drive the next stage of improvement
* Lead strategically while remaining hands-on in a one-form entry setting
* Be a visible, credible presence in the classroom
* Develop a high-performing, collaborative team
* Strengthen the school's role at the heart of its community
As a smaller school, this role offers a unique balance of strategic leadership and lasting, direct impact.
About you
You are a strong practitioner and an inspiring leader with a clear vision of excellence in primary education.
You will:
* Have a proven track record of raising standards
* Bring expertise in early years and mixed-age teaching
* Build strong, trusting relationships across the school community
* Use data confidently to drive improvement
* Be adaptable, organised and able to lead in a small school environment
* Balance Trust expectations with the needs of your school
* Be collaborative, ambitious and ready to contribute beyond your own setting
You combine clarity, warmth and ambition, and lead with both head and heart.