Head of/or Teacher of Psychology
Trinity Academy, Bristol, BS7 9BY15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
from April or September 2026
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M 1- UPS £32,916 (M1) - £47,472 (UPS1)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspiring teacher of psychology to work in our new and growing 6th Form department from April or September 2026. This is a unique opportunity to set up and consolidate the A level curriculum and join a high quality team as our sixth form moves towards its third year and our students sit A level exams for the first time. We are looking for candidates who relish the challenge and opportunities of establishing a relatively new A level provision. We will appoint a Head of Psychology for a sufficiently experienced teacher.
If you join us, you will benefit from:
Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)
“This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.
“The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”
“Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”
The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)
We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage
We develop our people
Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching
Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning
Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
About You
You are likely to have gained exceptional teaching skills through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us a passion for pedagogy and care deeply for young people. You will have QTS.
To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
What the school offers its staff
Continuing Professional and Leadership development
Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.
Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Further information about the job
About Us
We invite you to join our team at Trinity Academy. Trinity is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for an exceptional leader and teacher to join us in our mission.
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) is a family of schools committed to inspiring learning both in and beyond the classroom. With a strong focus on music and the creative arts, we support every student and staff member in reaching their full potential. If you’re looking for a Trust that values creativity, growth, and meaningful learning, CST could be the perfect place for you.
Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) and Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA) have recently had approval from the Department for Education to merge together as one Trust with a target merger date of 1st March 2026 to become Amplify Education. The aim of the merger is to bring together our shared values and strengths to enhance educational outcomes.
All staff who are employed by Cathedral Schools Trust at the date of the merger including any new employees who join prior to the merger date will transfer into the newly merged Trust (the legal entity that is currently TiLA) in accordance with TUPE regulations (Transfer of Undertakings and Protection of Employment).
To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and Trinity Academy please read the attached Recruitment pack or visit our website: www.trinityacademybristol.org or www.cathedralschoolstrust.org/
Informal enquiries can be made via email to enquiries@trinityacadembristol.org
School visits are welcomed and can be arranged via email to Alice Thornton-Parr, HR and recruitment officer, athornton-parr@trinityacademybristol.org
How to apply
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
Please complete our application form by Midnight on Sunday 25th January 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 5th February 2026 at Trinity Academy
All candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application following the closing date
We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
Ability to ensure and deliver effective safeguarding
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About Trinity Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 946 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Trinity Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@trinityacademybristol.org
- Phone number
- 0117 4509379
Trinity Academy is a highly oversubscribed free school that opened in 2019. We are a values based community that focuses on the learning of all students and staff, that cares deeply for our young people and each other and that is committed to co-curricular enrichment. Our stated goal is to be a +1 school for progress and as such, we are looking for a highly motivated, professional and well qualified teacher and leader to join us in our mission.
Why choose Trinity Academy?
Consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching
Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co planning
Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
Arranging a visit to Trinity Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@trinityacademybristol.org.
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