Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Development

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 will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required