Head of School

Head of School
Trinity Academy Newcastle

The Trust invites applications for the role of Head of School at Trinity Academy Newcastle an opportunity to provide values-led, visible leadership within a school that sits at the heart of its community and is on a clear journey of growth and ambition.

This is a pivotal appointment. Working in close partnership with the Executive Principal and wider Trust, the Head of School will play a central role in shaping the next phase of the Academy’s development strengthening the quality of education, embedding consistency in practice and ensuring that every student is known, supported and challenged to succeed.

Trinity Academy Newcastle serves a richly diverse community and is defined by its strong sense of purpose: to provide an inclusive, aspirational and supportive environment in which all young people can thrive. The school benefits from a committed staff team, engaged families and a culture that places relationships, wellbeing and high expectations at its core.

We are seeking a leader of credibility and presence someone who combines clarity of vision with the operational expertise to deliver sustained improvement. You will bring a strong track record of leadership in a secondary setting, with demonstrable impact on teaching and learning, behaviour, attendance and culture. Equally important is your ability to lead with authenticity and emotional intelligence: to build trust, develop others and create a culture in which both staff and students flourish.

This role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on comfortable working at pace, attentive to detail and unwavering in their focus on outcomes. You will be motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, and to contribute to a Trust that is ambitious for its schools and the communities they serve.

For the right candidate, this is a compelling opportunity: to take on a highly visible leadership role within a school with strong foundations and clear potential, and to help shape a culture of excellence, inclusion and pride.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 3 April 2026.

Applications should consist of:

• A completed application form.
• A covering letter (2 pages of A4) outlining your motivation and details of how you meet the qualification, skills and experience criteria of the person specification.
• Please include details of two referees in your application form, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.

Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please get in touch with:

• Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7596 954 387
• Alasdair Redwood at alasdair.redwood@andersonquigley.com +44 (0) 7394 012 383
• Paul Horgan at paul.horgan@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7702 650 530