Key Stage 3 Lead, Science

Trinity School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A new secondary school in Colchester is seeking an exceptional teacher to join its dynamic staff. You will work closely with the Director of Learning to help establish a thriving educational environment committed to excellence. The role includes opportunities for curriculum development and potential career progression within a supportive community. This is a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while being part of a high-performing trust.

Benefits

Priority admission for your child

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Exceptional teaching abilities and knowledge.
• Vision and ability to help develop outstanding teaching and learning.
• Commitment to improving the lives of children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Director of Learning in the development of the new secondary school.
• Establish a school in which all students thrive.
• Support the Science Department and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher to use their abilities and knowledge, to work alongside an outstanding Director of Learning in the development of our new secondary school. We moved to our new permanent site in the Chesterwell development in Summer 2023. The post will combine the opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic new school with the benefits of being part of the Alpha Trust, a supportive and high‑performing MAT. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team to establish a school in which all students thrive. We are committed to excellence in all that we do and are unashamedly ambitious for the future success of our students. The Science Department at Trinity is a small, supportive and collaborative team. As a new school, we have a wide range of modern equipment and facilities to support learning. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as we are developing our curriculum. As a new and expanding school, there may be further career development opportunities in coming years.

• Be unashamedly ambitious for the future success of every child
• Place the highest priority on outstanding teaching and learning
• Model excellence and demonstrate a clear commitment to the school and its community
• Have the vision and ability to help develop outstanding teaching and learning
• Be a passionate advocate for our school community

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging 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. Appointment of the right candidate is also offered with priority admission for your child (subject to other criteria being met). Full details are available on our website via the Apply button. Alternatively, please contact Alison Tuckwell, Director of HR, or Jen Impey, Senior HR Consultant, on 01206 700910 or at [e-mail]. Closing date: 9.00am on 8 December 2025. We may choose to close the advert early if we fill the vacancy before this date. Early application is therefore recommended.

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.