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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate for any position will be required to under go an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact Katie Mears kmears@manningtreehigh.com on 01206 392852 or email for further details about any of the listed vacancies.
Application forms for Teaching and Non-Teaching roles are available by clicking the appropriate links on this page.
Manningtree High School is a community school with a caring ethos both for students and staff
- Manningtree High School is a Good school (Ofsted 2018) with high aspirations for the success of our students and all our staff.
- All staff follow an induction programme with training (including Child Protection updates) where appropriate.
- The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate for any position will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- At Manningtree we strive to give every student the best education to suit their needs, we have high expectations of students and staff are expected to share this commitment for our young people.
Headteacher Vacancy – The Trinity School
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Group size 6 – Leadership scale
Currently 787 students on roll, growth expected to 900 students by 2027
Contract: Full-time, permanent
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a truly exceptional school. Our current
Headteacher, who has been inspirational and instrumental in shaping our vision and
working alongside Trust colleagues to design a state-of-the-art free school, will be
retiring at the end of August 2026.
We need an ambitious leader to join The Trinity School, part of the dynamic and
supportive Alpha Trust. The successful candidate will lead a school where students thrive,
developing the skills, character, and confidence to achieve success both at school and
beyond.
We are committed to excellence in all that we do and are unashamedly ambitious for the
future success of our students.
Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will:
Be unashamedly ambitious for the future success of every child
Have the vision and ability to put our shared values and ethos into practice
Be supportive and ambitious for all staff, ensuring collaboration to allow all students
to thrive
Place the highest priority on outstanding teaching and learning
Model excellence and demonstrate a clear commitment to the school and its
community
Motivate and inspire both children and staff
Be an open communicator, a motivational leader, and a passionate advocate for our
school community
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding role within a supportive trust and have an
unshakeable commitment to improving the lives of children, we look forward to receiving
your application.
Closing date for applications: 09 January 2026
Interviews: 26 & 27 January 2026
Start Date: September 2026
