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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: 1265 hours directed time per annum (Full Time)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The English faculty at Trinity School is staffed by a team of experienced specialists who work collaboratively to support and share ideas. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in English and delivering innovative, exciting lessons. We invite applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers who want to help our students be the best that they can be. This vacancy is suitable for ECTs.

- Are passionate about English Language and Literature and who can ignite this in others

- Have high expectations of their students

- Are excellent practitioners

- Who are looking for an opportunity in an experienced subject faculty

If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive for this role we would like to hear from you. Application is by letter and application form to Dr C Wilson, Executive Headteacher, the latter including the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. The letter should outline your previous experience and what you could offer Trinity School. Applications should be sent via email to hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org

Further details can be obtained by email to hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org or visit the school’s website www.trinitynewbury.org

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 aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.

Please note: Trinity School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join Trinity School, a vibrant 11-18 academy in the Newbury Academy Trust. We are an ambitious, high-performing school looking for colleagues who can inspire our students and make a difference. In return, we invest in your career, providing a bespoke CPD package and a comprehensive staff benefits package including covering relocation costs up to £2,000 and a potential golden hello of £5,000 for those with a First-Class Honours degree.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, including the completion of a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks plus other employment checks.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act. The ability to fulfil all spoken/written aspects of the role with confidence in English is required. 

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About Trinity School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1355 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Trinity School in Newbury, West Berkshire, is the lead school in the Newbury Academy Trust; Fir Tree Primary School and Speenhamland Primary School are part of our Trust. We provide an exciting and innovative curriculum for students, as well as many exciting enrichment opportunities. We are committed to CPD and life-long learning, providing many opportunities and benefits for staff development across the Trust, in research and in our growing training teachers’ programme.

We are a comprehensive school, established in 1999, located on the Northern edge of Newbury. We became an Academy in August 2012. There are over 1100 students on roll, including 140 students in the Sixth Form. Students come from North Newbury, particularly the areas of Speen, Shaw and Turnpike as well as the west of Thatcham and the village of Cold Ash.

Trinity School is a high performing school where we value each and every individual. We expect our students to be the very best they can be. We are committed to life-long learning for all and are committed to the CPD our staff. We encourage staff to participate in further study and are currently supporting staff in Masters and Doctorate studies. We are the lead school in our School Direct partnership, hosting trainees across all subject areas. We provide opportunities for staff to develop and grow; providing opportunities to lead on projects and developments in school, across our Trust and in the wider local area.

We have a comprehensive staff benefits package which includes; staff sports teams, reduced gym and fitness class membership of our onsite Lifestyle Fitness Gym, Wellbeing programme, Childcare Voucher Scheme and relocation packages for many candidates. For NQTs we begin employment from 1st July which enables colleagues to receive their salary over the summer before they start their first term of work in September of the new academic year.

Arranging a visit to Trinity School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org.

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