Opportunities at Trinity School

Job Pathway: Teacher Training Programme 

Our teacher training sets you on the path to becoming an excellent teacher. One who will inspire the next generation to succeed. 

We have partnered with Teach Kent & Sussex to offer an 11-month intensive teacher training programme, where you can be placed at our school. 

Here are five reasons why you should join our teaching training programme: 

• Train in one school: You’ll do most of your training one school, which could be Trinity School. This gives you immediate opportunities to put the theory you’ve learned into practice in a classroom, supported by expert teachers.

• Be guided by a fully trained mentor: To ensure you’re supported throughout your training; we match you with an experienced teacher who will guide you every step of the way.

• Benefit from blended learning: You’ll get the high-quality academic training you'd expect to get from a university combined with immersive, classroom learning.

• Become a qualified teacher. After successfully completing the programme, you’ll achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) enabling you to start your career in teaching right away.

• Earn a decent salary. Teachers earn a starting salary of at least £31,000, with head teachers earning upwards of £120,000 in some schools. Teachers are also entitled to a substantial pension and generous holidays.

To be eligible, you will need: 

• GCSE 4/C or above in Maths and English (and Science if training in Primary),  or equivalent.

• An undergraduate bachelor's degree with honours, generally 2:2 or above, or equivalent. 

Option of part-time training: A part-time option is also available over two years, but not all partner schools are able to offer this option. 

Start date 1st September 2026, Applications now open. 

How to apply Complete our short online form to begin the application process www.teachkentandsussex.org.uk 

Teach Kent & Sussex, working with The Ambition Institute 

Teach Kent & Sussex delivers initial teacher training in partnership with The Ambition Institute. Ambition Institute support teachers and school leaders at every stage of their careers, helping them to keep getting better. They are a charity providing training and professional development based on the most rigorous research and evidence about what really works. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life. 

Teach Kent and Sussex is part of the Tenax Schools Trust. 

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Actual Salary £23,848.68 - £25,444.76 per annum (FTE £27,852 - £29,716 per annum)

37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 796 applications for 180 school places for September 2026 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have been above the national average every year in our P8 score (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32, 2023 +0.22, 2024 +0.26).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.

Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives. 

About the Chaplaincy Department

The Chaplaincy department is a warm and welcoming team which seeks to shine and share the love of Jesus with all students and staff.  It is a busy and thriving department, which upholds the Christian ethos through Acts of Worship, Form Worship and class prayers.  It is passionate about providing opportunities for students and staff to grow in faith through the daily Christian Unions and weekly staff prayer meetings.  It seeks to demonstrate the care and compassion of Jesus through the chaplaincy pastoral programmes.  The Chaplaincy team is blessed to work alongside a team of service volunteers in the community who serve in the Trinity Service Programme and annual Prayer Space.

About You

We are looking for an Assistant Chaplain to join our Trinity Chaplaincy team.  The pastoral needs of our students are growing and we require a positive, dynamic, “Jesus loving” Christian role model to work alongside many of our male students.

The successful candidate will be a committed and practising Christian and will play a central role in contributing to the school’s distinctive Christian ethos and offering Christian encouragement, guidance and support to all students.

Core responsibilities will focus primarily on providing pastoral support, discipleship and mentoring to our male students.  The successful candidate will support and uphold Trinity’s Christian ethos including being involved in Acts of Worship and key services, plan lead and deliver a STRENGTH mentoring boys course and generate vision and energy within youth discipleship.

Previous experience within a school or church environment is essential along with experience of working with young people and adults seeking faith and young people with emotional, practical or personal problems.  Ministry/Youth Ministry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants must demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy and will have good MS office skills e.g. Excel and Word

A positive attitude and calm manner with the ability to think and work creatively and flexibly whilst working with close attention to detail and under pressure to meet deadlines.

How to apply

We are a Christian school are very keen to uphold this important and foundational element at Trinity.  

We highly recommend you come and visit us to experience what others so readily affirm that Trinity is truly a unique place, with a calm and caring atmosphere.

We are recruiting as applicants apply therefore an appointment may be made before the close date.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.  The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks and the right to work in the UK.

If you would like any further information, arrange a visit or an informal discussion please contact Fiona Smith, HR Manager on 01732 469111 or email hr@trinitysevenoaks.com 

To apply please use the Apply now on the TES jobs website.  Alternatively our application pack can be found on the school’s website www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk and should be sent to hr@trinitysevenoaks.com 

Apply through TES 

Job description Assistant Chaplain

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If completing our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form, please email them to hr@trinitysevenoaks.com

Closing Date: Sunday 24th May 2026