Overview
Assistant Headteacher
Start date: January 2026
Salary: L13-L17
Contract Term: Permanent
Trinity High School is a very special learning community. Our HEART values of Happiness, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Tolerance underpin our day to day work and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students. We are a friendly and caring community where students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenge and develop resilience so that they can realise their talents and create their futures.
Our school motto, Excellence for All, encapsulates our vision for all students in our care.
Our motto reflects both ambition and inclusivity and allows students to prosper because we have high expectations of their academic progress as well as their personal development. As they move through the school they grow into confident, articulate young adults who contribute selflessly to their families and their local communities.
Responsibilities
* The Assistant Headteacher, under the direction of the Headteacher will undertake a key role in:
* Formulating the vision, aims and objective of the school
* Establishing policies, procedures and processes to enable these priorities, aims and objectives to be achieved
* Leading and managing staff and resources effectively
* Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives
* The successful candidate must:
* Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation
* Have high expectations and deliver high standards and commands credibility.
* Communicate the school vision in a compelling manner and assist the Headteacher in the strategic leadership of the school.
* Work with the Headteacher to drive school improvement. Contribute to the SEF, SDP and other whole school documentation.
* To ensure equal opportunities for staff.
* Essential attributes:
* A first degree or equivalent
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Recent relevant professional development as a middle leader or above
* Proven track record in leading and managing staff
* Excellent classroom practitioner
* Having integrity and consistently leading by example
* Energetic and enthusiastic
Additional information
There will be an opportunity to tour the school and meet the Headteacher, Mr Ford on Monday 8th September at 9.00am and 3.15pm. Please contact Mandy Martin, Headteacher’s PA at martinm@trinityhigh.net to book an appointment.
All applicants are encouraged to read our Safer Recruitment Policy. This can be found on bmat.co.uk in the policies section. Alternatively, please click this link to access the policy: https://www.bmat.co.uk/wp/download/51/policies-and-information/2899/bmat-safer-recruitment.pdf
Application process
To apply for this role, candidates must complete the official application form in full. Please ensure all sections are completed thoroughly, including your employment history, education history and any gaps in employment. Reference must be satisfactory and provided from your two most recent employers, with at least one reference from a Headteacher. Please use the supporting statement section of your application form to capture your vision, experience and suitability for the role and how Key Stage Four and Five outcomes would be improved under your leadership.
The application deadline for this post is Monday 22nd September at 9.00am and interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st October and Thursday 2nd October 2025.
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