Trinity Academy Newcastle - Upper Site

Head of School  - Leadership scale with salary to be negotiated dependent on relevant proven experience. This post is full-time in accordance with Teacher’s Pay and Conditions

Are you an exceptional, resilient leader ready to drive profound change?

Trinity Academy Newcastle is a SEMH setting currently requiring significant improvement. We seek a visionary, tenacious Head of School to lead our transformation, build a thriving therapeutic environment, and secure outstanding outcomes for our vulnerable pupils. 

The Opportunity:

• Lead our journey, shaping a culture of high expectations, safety, and deep care.
• Provide strategic, operational, and inspirational leadership, working with the Trust to implement rapid, sustainable improvement.
• Develop and implement an ambitious, personalised curriculum meeting complex needs.
• Foster a positive, reflective, and relational environment for staff, ensuring exceptional teaching and learning.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing, and the holistic development of every child

You will bring:

• Proven track record of leading successful school improvement, ideally within SEMH or challenging contexts.
• Deep understanding of therapeutic approaches and complex needs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Inspiring, compassionate, and values-led approach.

We Offer:

• A unique chance to shape a school from its foundation.
• Supportive Trust and a dedicated community.
• Opportunity to make a life-changing difference.

Closing date is midday 30^th January 2026, however we encourage interested applicants to apply early as we are keen for our successful candidate to start as soon as possible and therefore reserve the right to close this campaign earlier than the stated closing date should we receive a large number of applicants

Please be advised that we reserve the right to close this campaign earlier than the stated closing date should we receive a large number of applicants.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of posting your application, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Previous applicants need not apply.