Head of​/Teacher of Psychology

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.

• 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.
• Hard‑working 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.

• You will have gained exceptional teaching skills through your career or personal experience.
• You will bring a passion for pedagogy and deep care for young people.
• You will have QTS.

• 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.

Informal enquiries can be made via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or school visits are welcomed and can be arranged via email to Alice Thornton‑Parr, HR and recruitment officer,
To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and Trinity Academy please read the attached Recruitment pack or visit our website: or .

• 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. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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 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 that are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.