Thank you for your interest in the opportunity to be Principal at Trinity Academy Grammar, the most transformational academy in England, enriching the life of every student through excellent education.
TAG is an ambitious and inclusive 11-16 school that is consistently oversubscribed and at the start of the new academic year will have over 1,000 students on roll; having grown this number from 650 when it became part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust in 2018. As our school grows so do we, and we are now seeking to appoint an exceptional Principal to be part of that growth and to strategically lead the school.
TAG was renamed in 2021 to better communicate our identity, high standards and aspirations for our students. We chose a name which truly reflects our grammar school heritage and that better showcases our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. We continue to build on this legacy through our outstanding achievements and passion to help our students reach their full potential.
We are incredibly proud of the school we have created and the outstanding results our students are achieving. In February 2023 Ofsted conducted their first inspection of the school since we have been part of Trinity MAT. We are delighted that Ofsted graded us as Good with outstanding features confirming the transformational changes that have occurred at Trinity Academy Grammar, which is amazing recognition for the students, staff and the academy as a whole. We endeavour to ensure that all our students feel known, valued and understood and that every child reaches their full potential. Aspirations and ambitions are high; however, the school is determined not to rest on its laurels and is continually striving for ways to better serve the students. The new Principal will be key to this future success.
We are unapologetic in our approach and commitment to upholding high standards and expectations of both our students and our teachers, whilst recognising that these are only achieved by prioritising wellbeing. To achieve this, we have built an outstanding pastoral team who ensures every one of our students is known, valued and understood, and that every child in our care is nurtured and supported throughout their time with us.
The curriculum at TAG has been designed with the intent of transforming and enriching the lives of our students, to set them up for a happy and successful future. Our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are at the heart of our curriculum, so that students leave us as well-rounded individuals. It is an exciting time to join the academy, and we are looking for a Principal to lead, and work alongside, our already committed team, to continue our journey so that we achieve even greater success for our students in the future.
If you think this could be the opportunity for you at this time, please do get in touch with Martin Blair at Hays Leadership on 07736791138 or at martin.blair@hays.com for a private and confidential discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school. I look forward to meeting you in due course.
Charlie Johnson
Executive Principal, Trinity MAT
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
We are a mixed comprehensive 11-16 academy located in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire. The academy is part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, with schools in Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Barnsley. Since becoming part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, Trinity Academy Grammar has had a plethora of successes. In February 2023 Ofsted graded the academy as good with outstanding features in leadership and personal development. This followed being awarded the World Class School mark in 2021.
We are incredibly proud of the school we have created and the outstanding results our students are achieving. In 2018/2019, the results we achieved placed us within the top 1% of the most improved schools in the country, making us one of the highest performing schools for progress in the Calderdale local authority.
Our vision of “Enriching the life of every student through excellent education” is under pinned by our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility which are firmly embedded across every aspect of life at Trinity Academy Grammar. We provide the opportunities, skills and experiences for students to leave us to successfully enter the world of work. We open their eyes to new pathways so they can flourish beyond the classroom. Our culture of high aspiration ensures that students are challenged to achieve their potential and successes are celebrated.
Trinity MAT is a high performing and successful cross-phase trust consisting of six secondary schools, one sixth form and 4 primary schools. The Trust also collaborates extensively with schools across the country through the Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Maths initiatives. Each of the Trusts’ secondary schools consistently achieve academic results which place them in the top 10% of schools. Your professional development will also be valued and you will receive excellent support from the Executive Principal and other MAT colleagues. Our ambitions are high but the support to the academy from the Trust match this. You will be working closely with an Executive Principal who is an experienced school leader and alongside this you will have the full support of our world class central support team. This includes support from dedicated IT, HR, Finance and Compliance teams who are at the end of the phone whenever the need arises.
The ethos of the Trust is simple – to ensure that young people in its care fulfil their potential. Everything it does is in pursuit of that one aim. The foundations are secure, formed by the commitment to inclusive education, extremely high standards for all and never accepting that ‘we can’t’. Indeed, there is a strong belief that ‘we can’, whatever the challenge might be.
Although every Trinity MAT academy is united by common values and a commitment to teaching and learning excellence, each one is also a unique part of its local community, with its own distinct character.
Further information on the vision, values and successes of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is available at https://trinitymat.org/
Strategically lead the direction and development of the academy in accordance with the ethos and vision by:
ensuring the vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon by all staff;
translating the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans (the academy improvement plan);
ensuring all students achieve excellent progression by developing and managing systems and processes to track students' progress and ensure relevant intervention strategies are adopted at appropriate times;
leading the senior leader team to raise standards and aspirations, holding leaders to account and supporting Governors to meet their responsibilities.
Have overall responsibility for raising standards of student attainment and achievement across the academy by:
ensuring all students achieve excellent progression by developing and managing systems, plans and processes;
raise standards for students in line with agreed targets and strategies;
providing inspiration and innovation, in line with educational developments and best practice in a rapidly changing environment.
Ensure that all strategic planning and leadership takes account of the diversity, values, local communities and partnerships.
Have responsibility for the financial and physical resources within the academy.
To work as part of the MAT executive team in the strategic development of the Trust.
Timelines
Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 7th May
Interview dates: Tuesday 14th May and Wednesday 15th May
Start date: September 2024
How To Apply
For further information, an informal and confidential discussion about the role or to discuss the application process please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.
