Teaching Staff

At the heart of every outstanding school is an outstanding curriculum taught by outstanding teachers.

Head, Deputies and Business Manager

Julian Nicholls – HeadJulian Nicholls – Head
Rachel Chard – Deputy Head and Co-head Safeguarding, SEND, with AttendanceRachel Chard – Deputy Head and Co-head Safeguarding, SEND, with Attendance
Stuart Cann – Deputy Head Pastoral Support and Student StandardsStuart Cann – Deputy Head Pastoral Support and Student Standards
Darren Westmoreland – Deputy Head: Curriculum Development, Academic Standards and ProgressDarren Westmoreland – Deputy Head: Curriculum Development, Academic Standards and Progress
Juliet Doherty – Business ManagerJuliet Doherty – Business Manager

Assistant Headteachers

Anna Baxendale – Assistant Head – Director of Safeguarding and InclusionAnna Baxendale – Assistant Head – Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion
Olivia Tattum – Assistant Head – Director of Sixth FormOlivia Tattum – Assistant Head – Director of Sixth Form
Mick Johnson – Assistant Head – Director of StudiesMick Johnson – Assistant Head – Director of Studies
Emma Kirkham – Assistant Head – Teaching and LearningEmma Kirkham – Assistant Head – Teaching and Learning
Martin Scott – Assistant Head – Options and TimetableMartin Scott – Assistant Head – Options and Timetable

Whole School Lead Practitioners

Cath Alnuamaani – Lead Practitioner – Assistant Director of Sixth FormCath Alnuamaani – Lead Practitioner – Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Steve Birkinshaw – Lead Practitioner – Transition and ChaplaincySteve Birkinshaw – Lead Practitioner – Transition and Chaplaincy
Cecile Jones – Lead Practitioner – Professional MentorCecile Jones – Lead Practitioner – Professional Mentor
Rebecca Ripley – Lead Practitioner – Work Related LearningRebecca Ripley – Lead Practitioner – Work Related Learning
Ellie Russell – Lead Practitioner – Teaching and LearningEllie Russell – Lead Practitioner – Teaching and Learning

“Outstanding teaching results in students’ excellent levels of understanding, knowledge and learning across a wide of subjects.”
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What’s happening at Trinity High.

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Jul 3, 2026

Sixth Form Leavers’ Meal

Director of Sixth Form, Ms Tattum: “Last week, our Year 13 students came together to celebrate the end of their A-Level examinations at the annual Sixth Form Leavers’ Meal. The […]

Jul 3, 2026

Year 9 STEM Challenge

From Teacher of Science, Ms Baker: “We recently took eight Year 9 students to the University of Manchester to take part in a STEM challenge. Students were able to participate […]

Jul 3, 2026

Languages at the University of Manchester

From Head of MFL, Ms Cartagena: “Year 10 students recently enjoyed a visit to the University of Manchester, to give them an insight into university life and inspire them to […]

Jul 3, 2026

Big Band on the Wall

From Director of Music, Mrs Madden: “Well Done to the Trinity Stage Band for their fantastic performance at the One Education Network celebration event at Band on the Wall on […]