Principal | From 75,664.00 | Lift Shafton

We are looking for an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Shafton, a friendly and ambitious primary school at the heart of its Barnsley community.
With supportive families, strong early years outcomes, a newly opened nursery and an established curriculum, there is plenty to build on. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the school's next chapter and make a lasting difference to its children, colleagues and community.
About the role
As Principal, you will build on Lift Shafton's strengths while bringing the ambition, energy and leadership to drive its continued improvement.
You will:
Set a clear and ambitious vision for the school
Build on strong early years provision
Lead excellent teaching, learning and outcomes for every child
Develop and inspire a strong, collaborative staff team
Be a visible and trusted leader for children, colleagues and families
Work alongside other Lift leaders, sharing expertise and contributing across our wider network

You will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the school, with responsibility for ensuring every child receives an excellent academic and co-curricular experience.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner and inspiring leader who combines ambition with warmth and strong moral purpose.
You will:
Have successful senior leadership experience and a strong track record of improving outcomes
Understand what excellent curriculum, teaching and learning look like
Be ambitious for every child, regardless of background or starting point
Develop people and build a positive, high-performing culture
Build strong relationships with families and the wider community
Bring the resilience, curiosity and collaborative approach to lead improvement

Lift Shafton is a friendly, inclusive and well-resourced primary school with supportive families and a strong sense of community. With a newly opened nursery, strong early years and phonics outcomes, embedded English and maths curricula and a rich enrichment offer, there are excellent foundations to build on. As part of the wider Barnsley region, the school also benefits from strong Trust support and opportunities to collaborate and develop alongside other Lift schools.
This is a real opportunity to shape Shafton's next chapter and make a lasting difference to its children, colleagues and community.
About Lift Schools
We are a diverse, inclusive network of 62 schools united by one mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day . We believe every child deserves the best, regardless of background or ability, and we need outstanding leaders to make this happen.
How we'll support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. You'll benefit from:
An individual development account of up to 100,000 over five years
Experiential learning opportunities, including study tours
One-to-one unlimited executive coaching
High-quality, evidence-informed professional development
A year-long induction programme
The option of a professional sabbatical after five years
A relocation package if moving for the role

If you are an experienced senior leader or existing Principal ready for a new opportunity, if you are driven, determined, and committed to creating lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: negotiable for an exceptional candidate + relocation package + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits