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Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Development

Trinity School · Newbury, South East

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About the role

Trinity School, part of the Newbury

Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral

Development to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting

opportunity for an ambitious colleague to play a key role in

shaping personal development, behaviour, attendance, inclusion and student

well being across our school. At Trinity, we have exceptionally

high expectations, a strong sense of community and a deep commitment

to belonging, inclusion and personal excellence. This role is central to

our mission of ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and empowered

to thrive academically and socially. The

successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for:

PSHE

and Personal Development (Years 7–13), including RSHE and enrichment

Careers

Education, including oversight of the Careers Team and Gatsby Benchmarks

Alternative

Provision and pathways, including vocational routes and external providers

Support

for behaviour, attendance and inclusion systems

Act

as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

This role combines strategic

leadership with direct pastoral impact, working closely with

students, staff, families and external partners. The

successful candidate will be:

An experienced

and highly effective teacher with a strong pastoral ethos

An ambitious

leader committed to improving outcomes for all students

Confident

in leading whole‑school initiatives and managing teams

Passionate

about personal development, inclusion and student welfare

Values‑driven,

reflective and aligned with Trinity’s ethos and culture

This post would suit a current Assistant

Headteacher or an experienced middle or senior leader ready to take the next

step in their leadership career.

If you feel that you have the experience

for this role, we would like to hear from you.

Application is by application form and supporting letter to Dr C Wilson,

Executive Headteacher, the former to include the names and addresses of two

appropriate referees.

Your letter should outline your

experience to date, the skills you have developed and how you would lead in

this role. Applications should be sent via email to hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org

Further details can be obtained from the

HR Team on 01635 510500, by email to hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org or

visit our website https://www.trinitynewbury.org/

Please note: The Trust reserves the right to interview

suitable candidates before the closing date.

The school has a commitment to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt

from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the

Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will

also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and

successful candidates w

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Location Newbury, South East
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