Job Description

Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR for the right candidate + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time

January 2026 Start

A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful English department that is too good to miss!

If the chance to work with motivated and engaged students, working alongside a team of committed and hardworking colleagues in a school where staff are proud to work sounds appealing, then Lift Greensward might just be the place for you.

Rated as "Good" by OFSTED in November 2023's extremely positive report which praised our ambitious, well planned curriculum which builds on knowledge and vocabulary over time. We also have a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade and are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.

There is an opportunity for an aspiring leader to receive a TLR for leading either within the English department or a whole school initiative.

If you:

• Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
• Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
• Believe in the values of mutual respect, equity and dignity;
• Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development
• Want the chance for a leadership role either within English or across the school and the chance to teachEnglish to the highest standard right up to A Level then Lift Greensward would love to meet you!

Our established and positive staff benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best
• An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice
• The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school's greatest asset

Closing date : 8th October 2025

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 withOne Worldpowers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, includingAmbition Institute'sEarly Career andNPQofferings, 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.

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.

Information about the School

Lift Greensward is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive in the Lift Schools trust. Our approach is based on delivering excellence in teaching and learning. We will encourage creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching for all students. This will ensure a continuous and consistent focus on student achievement and development in all areas. We will drive innovation in education ensuring Lift Greensward is able to respond to a changing world and that the skills, learning and aspirations of our students are developed and enhanced through creative personalised learning and excellence in teaching.

Lift Greensward aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. We believe that all young people deserve to become world class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment, with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up to date resources available to them.

The school is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that young people are able to, in the future, compete on the world stage with the skills, confidence and flair to generate new ideas, new initiatives and thereby make a full contribution to tomorrow's world.