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 – Co-head and Deputy Head: Pastoral Support, Safeguarding and Student StandardsRachel Chard – Co-head and Deputy Head: Pastoral Support, Safeguarding and Student Standards
Samantha Reynolds – Deputy Head: Curriculum Development, Professional Standards and PedagogySamantha Reynolds – Deputy Head: Curriculum Development, Professional Standards and Pedagogy
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/Head of Lower SchoolAnna Baxendale – Assistant Head/Head of Lower School
Stuart Cann – Assistant Head of KS4/Head of Upper SchoolStuart Cann – Assistant Head of KS4/Head of Upper School
Olivia Tattum – Assistant Head/Head of Sixth FormOlivia Tattum – Assistant Head/Head of Sixth Form
Mick Johnson – Assistant Head – Director of StudiesMick Johnson – Assistant Head – Director of Studies
Emma Kirkham – Assistant Head: Teaching and Learning, Literacy, Pupil Premium and SENEmma Kirkham – Assistant Head: Teaching and Learning, Literacy, Pupil Premium and SEN
Martin Scott – Assistant Head/Head of MathematicsMartin Scott – Assistant Head/Head of Mathematics

Whole School Lead Practitioners

Cath Alnuamaani – Lead Practitioner: Assistant Director of Sixth FormCath Alnuamaani – Lead Practitioner: Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Steve Birkinshaw – Chaplaincy, Values (SIAMS), Partnerships and TransitionSteve Birkinshaw – Chaplaincy, Values (SIAMS), Partnerships and Transition
Cecile Jones – Lead Practitioner: Early Career TeachersCecile Jones – Lead Practitioner: Early Career Teachers
Rebecca Ripley – Lead Practitioner: Behaviour and Pastoral CareRebecca Ripley – Lead Practitioner: Behaviour and Pastoral Care
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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May 23, 2025

Exploring Christianity Retreat

On Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May, a group of Year 7 students took part in the Exploring Christianity Retreat in the Peak District. On the Friday, students had a […]

May 23, 2025

English and Humanities Awards Evening

Last Thursday evening, we held our annual English and Humanities Awards Evening in school for Years 7 to 10 students. We were delighted to present awards to students for their […]

May 23, 2025

Manchester Buzz Awards Nomination

At Trinity Sixth Form, we are very proud of one of our students, John, who is in Year 13. Last year, John helped to save the life of a member […]

May 23, 2025

Handball North West Finals

Congratulations to all students who took part in the Handball North West Finals last week. Our Under 13 boys’ team came second and secured a place at the national finals. […]