Second in English

Trinity Catholic College is looking for an inspirational and highly effective Second in English to join our very successful team of staff within the school and within the wider Trust. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.  

   

Trinity Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 27 schools, a Sixth Form College and a teaching school. With more than 9,000 students and 1,200 staff, the Trust is now the North East’s largest Catholic Trust and the second largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.   

   

Trinity Catholic College is at the heart of the community and it is the positive, caring attitude of all members of our school community that creates the unique nature of Trinity Catholic College.  The quality of the education we provide reflects an ethos that affords equal opportunities to all, regardless of faith, race or gender.  We are a school with high expectations and aspirations for all pupils and we celebrate our commitment to inclusion.  

Induction and on-going professional development from within the Trust provides our teachers and leaders with great opportunities for development and progression. These opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate who can provide evidence of effective classroom practice. The Trust is looking to recruit a teacher who has a passion to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their families, who is a good communicator with a real ability to inspire and motivate.  

  

The successful candidate must:   

   

• Be fully committed to upholding and promoting the Catholic ethos of the Trust   
• Demonstrate the highest standards of teaching and learning   
• Inspire, motivate and empower pupils to make the best possible progress   
• Show a commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion   
• Be able to make a significant contribution to the wider college context   

     

The School offers:   

   

• A strong, supportive ethos   
• Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils   
• Highly experienced and talented colleagues   
• Excellent professional development and progression opportunities across our 27 schools  
• Supportive trust board, governors and parents

Please follow the links below to watch the Year 6 Virtual Open Evenings at the four NPCAT Secondary Schools. 

https://sacredheart.npcat.org.uk/ 

https://stpeters.npcat.org.uk/ 

https://stpatricks.npcat.org.uk/ 

https://trinity.npcat.org.uk/ 

   

Closing date: Thursday 26th May 2022, 9am

Interviews: Friday 27th May 2022

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement or if you would like an informal discussion, please contact school on 01642 298100.

Please refer to the back cover of the attached application pack for details of how to apply for this position.

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract