Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Worcestershire
£69,596 - £76,772 per year
Salary:
L13-L17
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job 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.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to support the future success of our wonderful school., in the capacity as Assistant Headteacher Achievement and Standards. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, and innovative leadership team, who are deeply committed to our mission of Excellence for All and our HEART values which drive our school improvement strategy.
This post requires an ambitious, innovative, hardworking individual who is committed to giving our students the confidence and knowledge to reach their highest potential. In return both the Headteacher and the central team at Bordesley Multi Academy Trust are committed to ensuring that you receive the best leadership development and well-being support.
Due to the nature of the post, prospective candidates will have significant school leadership experience and be able to demonstrate school improvement impact, at a minimum of middle leader level.
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
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. 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.
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 to book an appointment.
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About Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8HB
United Kingdom
Location
Trinity High School is located in Redditch, Worcestershire near M42 Junction 2 and very commutable from all areas of Worcestershire and South Birmingham (7 miles).
About us
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Worcestershire, serving students from the age of The secondary school, situated in Redditch has approximately 950 students on roll.
Formerly Redditch County High School, the school opened in 1932, being renamed to Abbey High School in 1974 when it changed from a grammar to a comprehensive school. The school reopened as Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre in 2001, and in the same year converted to academy status.
The school is a very special place and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly, and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students and between themselves. 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.
Headteacher
Mr Nigel Ford
Values and vision
Our daily work is underpinned by our five core HEART values of HAPPINESS, EXCELLENCE, AMBITION, RESPECT AND TOLERANCE. You will see the values lived and breathed in every element of school life. Our values help to ensure that students prosper because we have unceasingly high expectations and aspirations for their academic progress as well as their character development. 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. Our young people leave us equipped to meet the demands of a fast-changing global employment market that requires independent thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
Ofsted
Our most recent Ofsted report concludes that the overall effectiveness for the school is GOOD, and the school is GOOD in most areas of the framework, specifically Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes and Sixth Form Provision.
However, we are also thrilled that Ofsted judged LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT to be OUTSTANDING, which is an incredible achievement.
There are many highlights in the report, but we are particularly pleased that Ofsted found evidence to demonstrate that; 'the school is very well led. Leaders have accurately identified the school's strengths and determined how to address any weaknesses. They have worked diligently on improvements in a relatively short period'.
Comments regarding the outstanding leadership and management in the school feature heavily in the report and we are delighted that Ofsted acknowledge how much the school has improved in a short space of time.
However, there are also many other fantastic highlights such as the comments about our school culture;
"The school's 'HEART' values of happiness, excellence, ambition, respect, and tolerance permeate through all aspects of school life. Pupils are respectful and polite and show positive attitudes. They enjoy their lessons and are focused on their learning. In social time, they enjoy time with their friends and behave well".
There are some lovely comments relating to the quality of education that students receive at Trinity and how students behave.
"Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They plan lessons carefully so all pupils can learn effectively. Teachers ensure that knowledge and concepts are broken down into small parts. In lessons, they provide pupils with interesting and engaging activities. These support pupils' understanding well".
"Expectations for pupils' behaviour and attitudes are high. The school's ethos weaves through the strategies to support pupils in managing their own behaviour".
View Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre's latest Ofsted report
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