The Trinity School Headteacher
| Posting date: | 29 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20e1f6f3-4062-4d04-b30f-d33fc05dec5d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a truly exceptional school. Our current
Headteacher, who has been inspirational and instrumental in shaping our vision and
working alongside Trust colleagues to design a state-of-the-art free school, will be
retiring at the end of August 2026.
We need an ambitious leader to join The Trinity School, part of the dynamic and
supportive Alpha Trust. The successful candidate will lead a school where students thrive,
developing the skills, character, and confidence to achieve success both at school and
beyond.
We are committed to excellence in all that we do and are unashamedly ambitious for the
future success of our students.
Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will:
Be unashamedly ambitious for the future success of every child
Have the vision and ability to put our shared values and ethos into practice
Be supportive and ambitious for all staff, ensuring collaboration to allow all students
to thrive
Place the highest priority on outstanding teaching and learning
Model excellence and demonstrate a clear commitment to the school and its
community
Motivate and inspire both children and staff
Be an open communicator, a motivational leader, and a passionate advocate for our
school community
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding role within a supportive trust and have an
unshakeable commitment to improving the lives of children, we look forward to receiving
your application.
Closing date for applications: 09 January 2026
Interviews: 26 & 27 January 2026
What the school offers its staff
.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to work satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a truly exceptional school. Our current
Headteacher, who has been inspirational and instrumental in shaping our vision and
working alongside Trust colleagues to design a state-of-the-art free school, will be
retiring at the end of August 2026.
We need an ambitious leader to join The Trinity School, part of the dynamic and
supportive Alpha Trust. The successful candidate will lead a school where students thrive,
developing the skills, character, and confidence to achieve success both at school and
beyond.
We are committed to excellence in all that we do and are unashamedly ambitious for the
future success of our students.
Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will:
Be unashamedly ambitious for the future success of every child
Have the vision and ability to put our shared values and ethos into practice
Be supportive and ambitious for all staff, ensuring collaboration to allow all students
to thrive
Place the highest priority on outstanding teaching and learning
Model excellence and demonstrate a clear commitment to the school and its
community
Motivate and inspire both children and staff
Be an open communicator, a motivational leader, and a passionate advocate for our
school community
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding role within a supportive trust and have an
unshakeable commitment to improving the lives of children, we look forward to receiving
your application.
Closing date for applications: 09 January 2026
Interviews: 26 & 27 January 2026
What the school offers its staff
.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to work satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.