Head of Art and Photography
Trinity School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: 1265 hours directed time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2 (£3,391 - £8,279)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Art, Design and Photography department at Trinity School is staffed by a team of specialists who work collaboratively to support and share ideas. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about Art and Photography and who can bring even greater energy to our vibrant department. We invite applications from colleagues who:
- Are excellent practitioners;
- Have high expectations of their students;
- Are passionate about Art and Photography and who want to ignite this in our students;
- Have a proven track record of achieving excellent progress and strong results at GCSE and A Level;
- Are team players and interested in playing a part in the wider school community;
If you feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive for this role we would like to hear from you. Application is by letter to Dr C Wilson, Headteacher and application form, the latter including the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Please include in your letter details on how you would develop this role and prior experience that would support this. Further details can be obtained from Mrs Conway on 01635 510500, 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 growing 11-18 academy in the Newbury Academy Trust. We are an ambitious, high-performing school looking for colleagues who can make a difference. In return, we invest in your career, providing a bespoke CPD package, health care package and subsidised gym membership. We also cover relocation costs up to £2,000 and a potential golden hello of £5,000 for those with a First-Class Honour degree.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Trinity School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Trinity School website
- Email address
- HR@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01635 510500
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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