Deputy Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

The Headteacher and Governors at Trinity Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and ambitious Deputy Headteacher who will play a central role in shaping the next stage of our school’s journey.The specific remit of this role will be determined according to the suitability and strengths of the successful candidate.This is an exceptional opportunity to join a newly formed Senior Leadership Team and work alongside our new Headteacher at a pivotal moment in the life of the school.

Having proudly served the local community for more than fifty years, Trinity Catholic High School is now entering a new era of ambition, innovation and opportunity. Guided by our values of Truth, Compassion, Hope and Service, and shaped by our new Mission, we are building a leadership team that will honour our proud history while setting a clear and bold direction for the future.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction across all Key Stages, ensuring that our values and Mission are lived in the classroom, across the school and within the wider community.

With over 1,600 students from Year Seven through to Year Thirteen, Trinity is a large, vibrant and high-performing Catholic comprehensive school. We are seeking a leader who can motivate, inspire and unite our community as we continue to build on our strengths and reach new levels of excellence.

At the heart of this role is a relentless focus on raising standards, maintaining high expectations and ensuring consistency across the school. You will help to create a culture where every student is supported and challenged to achieve their best, while celebrating individuality and empowering them to find their voice and make a positive difference in the world.

A key priority for us is strengthening our sense of one school across our split-site setting. Working with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and the wider community, the Deputy Headteacher will help embed a shared vision and culture so that every student, parent and member of staff feels part of the Trinity family.

This role demands a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a proven record of outstanding leadership and the ability to inspire, challenge and support others. As a practising Catholic in good standing with the Church, you will embrace our values and new Mission, leading by example and helping our students grow into confident, compassionate and ambitious young people.

You will join an exceptionally committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team within a school where staff are deeply dedicated to our students, our community and our Catholic identity. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Trinity Catholic High School at a defining point in its history. If you have the drive, energy and vision to lead with integrity, raise aspirations and inspire excellence, we would very much like to hear from you.

Applications must be made using the school’s CES application form (CVs or agency applications cannot be accepted). The completed form, together with a covering letter, should be emailed to: [email protected]. The application form can be downloaded from our website:

Key Information

• For enquiries or to request a visit:
• Tel: 020 8504 3419 (ext. 242)
• Closing date for applications: Friday 10 October 2025.
• Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025.

This is a protected post, and applicants must be practising Catholics able to provide a priest’s reference.

Early applications are encouraged. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Trinity Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment and selection practices reflect this. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks. Applications not submitted on the CES application form will not be considered. Any electronic applications must be signed by the applicant prior to interview.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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 Questionnaire 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.