Headteacher

The Governors of Trinity Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher from 1st September 2025. Trinity Catholic High School is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Headteacher will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for the day-today leadership and management.

We want our Headteacher to be:

• An experienced Leader fully committed in their private and professional life to the Catholic faith.

• A leader who strives for Trinity to be a high-performing school that leads pupils to academic and moral success.

• An excellent communicator.

• A team player who can continue the excellent partnership working with the Local

Authority, Diocese and local community.

• A person who puts the care of the most vulnerable pupils as a priority.

• Full of confidence, creativity and enthusiasm to develop the school in accord with the

guiding ethos “in Christ we flourish”.

Applications are invited from Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers with outstanding leadership experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practicing Catholic who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take the lead role in

providing inspirational Catholic education based on our shared Gospel values.

• Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centered vision.

• Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our students and our staff.

Governors are seeking someone who:

• Will champion a curriculum that our teachers will be excited to teach and will inspire our

students to learn.

• Can demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership.

• Has a secure understanding of all matters relating to safeguarding.

• Will be a team leader with experience of coaching and mentoring.

• Will work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to maximise their potential.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Students who are committed, enthusiastic and fully engaged in their learning.

• Professional and dedicated staff, supportive parents, and active Governors.

• An enthusiastic and aspirational Senior Leadership Team.

• Excellent opportunities for further professional development.

• Ofsted March 2023: Good.

• Catholic School Inspection January 2020: Outstanding achievement for all students.

• Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.

• A well-resourced school and a stimulating environment that is conducive to high quality

teaching and learning.

The Application:

We warmly welcome applicants to contact our school and to speak with our HR team regarding any queries via the details below. Further information and an application pack are available online from the school website. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@tchs.org.uk.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by contacting HR

Telephone: 020 8504 3419—ext 242. Email: hr@tchs.org.uk

Interviews take place: w/c 4th and 11th November 2024

Early applications are welcome

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Trinity Catholic High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks. Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered). Any electronic applications will have to be signed by the applicant before attending an interview.