What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a critical moment for us as we continue to develop our 6th form provision and sit A levels for the first time. Co-planning, coaching and weekly professional development are all timetabled to ensure that you have the opportunity to be an exceptional practitioner in a world class department.
This is a unique opportunity to set up an A level curriculum. As such, we are looking for candidates who relish the challenge and opportunities of establishing a new A level provision.
This job description is based on the three foci of our school:
Head: a place of learning
The role requires you to:
• plan and deliver highly academic lessons which implement curriculum intent and deliver excellent outcomes (both academic and pastoral) for all learners.
• treat time as precious, ensuring that all tasks and activities are clearly linked to intended learning – everything with a purpose, empowering those most in need.
• work collaboratively within your department and the wider team to ensure that underachievement is addressed quickly and effectively
• prepare appropriately for, and contribute to, all co-planning sessions and curriculum development discussions.
• regularly mark student work in line with your department making policy and give feedback that stimulates improved learning.
• engage fully in our culture of continual professional development and coaching, in which we encourage and challenge each other to be the best we can be.
Heart: A place of care and respect
The role requires you to:
• care deeply for our young people and for everyone who makes up the Trinity community.
• be mindful of your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues.
• be a pastoral leader in any and every school context.
• be an agent of character development for all our young people.
• follow, support and model the implementation of the school’s behaviour policy, including systems, routines and duties.
• care for our environments.
Soul: A place of engagement
The role requires you to:
• commit to the vision for the school and be proactive in contributing to our team in building a world class organisation for students, staff and our community.
• be involved in the co-curricular offer at Trinity by either leading or supporting after school clubs that offer breadth and depth
• be active in pursuing personal and professional development beyond your immediate role, seeking breadth of knowledge and experience, as well as depth.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity Academy is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for a highly motivated, professional and well qualified teacher and future leader to join us in our mission.
The school opened its sixth form in September 2025 and will be teaching year 13s for the first time in September 2025. Psychology is proving to be a highly popular course with both current Y12s and prospective applicants. This is a unique opportunity to set up and consolidate A level curriculum and join a high quality team as the Academy enters its seventh year and our students sit A level exams for the first time. We are looking for candidates who relish the challenge and opportunities of establishing a new A level provision.
Why choose Trinity Academy?
• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)
• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.
• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”
• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”
• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)
• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage
• We develop our people (both former Deputy Heads have gone on to their first headships from Trinity)
• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.