TRINITY SCHOOL - Key Persons
Fresh out of finishing his A-Levels, Ben is taking a year out to receive discipleship teaching, which includes 4 weeks away and a mission trip. A part of that discipleship means that he serves in a church placement, working 3 days a week at Hope Church Sevenoaks specialising in Tech & Media. This puts him in the perfect place to serve the Christian Union using what he is learning week to week to help grow the students in their faith!
He spends lots of time meeting up with other young people doing the same year. Otherwise he will either be developing his creative skills for photography and video editing or gaming!
Sue studied at the Bath Academy of Art and has a degree in illustration. Sue illustrated children's books for many years before working alongside students in both the primary and secondary sectors. Sue is originally from Manchester and is married with two children! We are truly blessed to have Sue with us at Trinity. Her creativity and passion for Jesus' love is inspirational. Sue leads Trinity's Creative Intervention Programme which was established in 2019. The Creative Intervention Programme provides a safe space of peace, consistency and calm for our students. The students produce ethos-led masterpieces which are then displayed for the benefit of the whole school community. Sue's skills as an artist, combined with her huge pastoral heart means that students thrive under her expert artistic tutorship. For more information on the Creative Intervention Programme please click here
Job Titles:
- Assistant Head of Sixth Form
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Headteacher
Dr Pawson has been married for 28 years and has two children, Ella and Josiah. He entered the teaching profession in his late twenties having previously worked in a multitude of jobs, including a successful career at one of the UK's top insurance intermediaries. Dr Pawson has taught and enjoyed successful leadership roles across a range of educational settings including a grammar school, a large rural state upper school, a state boarding and an independent school. His management experience includes setting up a new sixth form, and establishing it as a reputable post-16 provider. His educational background includes a first class honours degree in Physical Education, a Master's in Education and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Reading.
I remember being in a meeting about 10 years ago when someone mentioned this idea of opening a new secondary school in Sevenoaks founded on Christian values, it has been a real privilege to have seen this idea become reality. I work at a local Church as a Youth and Children's worker and as part of my role I love being able to come and spend time in some of our local schools. I am passionate about young people being able to grow up knowing their worth and value is not solely attached to the letters and numbers that end up on their exam papers, for our young people to have places where they can truly know belonging and understand a holistic approach to life. In my free time I'm a big Charlton Athletic fan and sometimes even manage to convince my wife to come with me to matches, we also love spending time with friends out and about in the wonderful countryside around us. We attend Bessel's Green Baptist Church where I also work and grew up, we love our Church family and hugely value the community that comes with being part of a Church.
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- Learning Support Staff Member
- Lead Learning Support Assistant
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- Classroom Teacher
- Head of Pastoral KS3
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Associate Assistant Headteacher / Head of Department
- Head of Sixth Form
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- Associate Assistant Headteacher
Miss Supple graduated from King's College London with a BA in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. She then went on to complete an MPhil in Buddhist Philosophy at the University of Oxford before deciding to start a career in education. Miss Supple has led the RE department at Trinity for four years and worked as an Assistant Head of Sixth Form. As part of her Sixth Form role she started the Scholars Programme at Trinity which aims to support students in applying for competitive universities and courses (such as Medicine, Oxbridge, Veterinary Sciences, Law and Dentistry). Miss Supple continues to oversee this and is a raising standards leader for KS5.
Job Titles:
- Head of Physical Education
Miss Steel has an Honours degree in Literature from the Open University, a postgraduate certificate in Educational Leadership, and has completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Other educational qualifications include those in English Language, Humanities and Health & Social Care. Miss Steel leads on all aspects of pastoral care at Trinity. She is our Designated Safeguarding Lead, our Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, and our Data Protection Officer. She has completed a four year term as our staff governor.
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- Assistant Head of Pastoral KS3
- Classroom Teacher
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- Head of Department - ( MAT Cover )
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- Deputy Head
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Deputy Headteacher
Having studied Mathematics at Warwick University, Mr Williams has taught Mathematics for 14 years to Further Mathematics level. He has led a successful department and, prior to arriving at Trinity, led a comprehensive sixth form. Mr Williams has achieved the National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership as well as the National Professional Qualification for Headship. On graduating, he worked for his local church in youth and schools work where he now serves on the leadership team. A keen musician, Mr Williams studied classical guitar in school and before entering teaching, he studied performance at music college. Mr Williams is married and has four children, all boys.
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- Classroom Teacher / Head of Year 8
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Classroom Teacher / Drama
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Deputy Headteacher
Mr Macaulay's educational career begun in 2000 and has encompassed many roles across a variety of different schools in the southeast of England. Originally trained as a History teacher Mr Macaulay has been a senior school leader for over 11 years in a variety of roles. Highlights include leading a high attaining Sixth form, being a Curriculum deputy for over 3 years and two successful headships in different schools. Mr Macaulay has an BA (hons) degree in Politics, and MA in Early modern history and has completed the National Professional Qualification of Headship. Returning from a career break Mr Macaulay has been at Trinity since April 2020 and in that time has established the Social Science department within Trinity's Sixth form. Currently Mr Macaulay has responsibility for the curriculum and quality of education at Trinity.
Job Titles:
- Business Studies Teacher
- Classroom Teacher
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- Head of Department
- Assistant Head of Sixth Form
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- Assistant
- Chaplain
- Member of the Chaplaincy Team
Matt joined Trinity in September 2022. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theology from Stellenbosch University and has been working with young people for the last 10 years. Prior to taking on this role, he spent 4 years in various roles from Hospitality to English teaching, PE Coaching and School Mentoring. His heart is to see the next generation realise their worth and potential and to be enabled, equipped, and empowered to become future leaders in society. With a passion for music and a gift in multiple instruments, one of his main roles is to head up and lead the Trinity Worship Team. He will also be leading the new Strength course which is designed to empower young men to realise their significance, resilience, and courage, so that they may grow in confidence and leadership. Finally, Matt is a big Crystal Palace fan!! (as many students already know)
Job Titles:
- Member of the Examination Team
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- Facilities Assistant
- Facilities Manager
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Assistant Headteacher & Head of Sixth Form
- Head of Department, Assistant Headteacher / Head of Sixth Form
Mr Shaw has been teaching for several years with 8 years' experience of Senior Leadership in Kent and Warwickshire schools as well as a spell teaching in a PRU in the North of Kent. He has fulfilled a number of roles including leading Business departments and a large Computer Science department in a Specialist Maths and Computing School, writing the school timetable and leading the options process, data and progress and trainee teachers and NQTs. He has a BEd. in Business from Manchester Met. Uni. and an MEd (Man.) Educational Management with the Open University. He took further training to achieve the CISCO IT Essentials I and II Instructor Qualifications and led community and adult education programmes in IT/Computing and is currently an Examiner for A Level Business.
Job Titles:
- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member
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- Business Manager
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- School Business Manager
Having attended Manchester Grammar School and Bristol University, Steve has since gained 25 years of leadership experience in the East End of London, where he planted churches and led two Christian charities in delivering significant community projects across Tower Hamlets. Having trained to degree level at Spurgeon's College as a Baptist minister, he returned to lecture at the same College whilst establishing a church planting initiative in the Thames Gateway, from London Docklands into South Essex and North Kent. He married Wendy in 2016 and moved to Surrey where he entered the Education sector and gained experience as a School Business Manager. As well as his passions for cricket and his beloved Bolton Wanderers FC, he is also helping plant another new church in Westvale Park, Horley.
Job Titles:
- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member
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- Member of the Chaplaincy Team
- Chaplain - Head of Chaplaincy
- Head of Chaplaincy
Anna joined Trinity in September 2018. Prior to being a School Chaplain, Anna has been involved in teaching children and young people about the Christian faith in school and in church for the previous 10 years. Prior to this she held a variety of managerial roles at various companies in the UK and Australia, including Marks and Spencer where she launched the 'Autograph' range; a National Account Manager at Mars Confectionery and National Account Manager for Fritolay, Australia. Anna is married with three children and loves the outdoors and sports, especially dog walking Chief, her black lab, and swimming! Anna relishes her calling as a Chaplain where she loves to explain and express the gospel of God's grace to all the students and the whole school community.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Classroom Teacher / Music
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- Member of the Examination Team
- Sixth Form Study Supervisor
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- Learning Support Staff Member
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member
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- Lead Library Manager / Library Manager / Careers Assistant
Christina joined Trinity School in December 2018 after a long career break from The City after having children. Christina worked for BP and Arthur Andersen's before joining Investment Banking in Sterling Bonds at Barclays Investment Bank and subsequently for Tokai Bank and The Royal Bank of Scotland/Greenwich NatWest Markets. She has been married for 19 years and is a busy wife and mum of two teenage children and loves going to the gym and is an avid cook. Christina volunteered for many years at her children's primary school and now uses her organisational skills to work in the Chaplaincy Department of Trinity.
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
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- Attendance Administrator
- Pastoral Administrator
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- Member of the Examination Team
- English Tutor / Geography
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Design Technology Support
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- Member of the Examination Team
- Lead Exam Invigilator
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- Deputy Head of Department
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- Learning Support Staff Member
- Lead Learning Support Assistant
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- Sixth Form Study Supervisor
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Associate Assistant Headteacher
Mrs O'Driscoll studied a Master of Arts in History and Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen before completing a postgraduate degree in Museum Studies. She worked in museums for several years before moving down to Kent to pursue a career in the heritage sector. Mrs O'Driscoll then moved into education, training to be a History teacher and gained her PGCE from the University of Sussex. She joined Trinity's History department in 2017 and has had responsibilities in teaching and learning as well as the role of staff governor. She has just recently completed a National Qualification in Leading Teacher Development. Mrs O'Driscoll now leads on parental engagement and peer mentoring.
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Examination Team
- Exams Officer
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- HR Administrator / Admissions Support
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- Design Technology Technician
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Food Technology Technician
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- Business Development Officer
- Finance Manager
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- Assistant Head of Pastoral KS4
- Classroom Teacher
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Classroom Teacher
- Head of Pastoral KS4
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- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Associate Assistant Headteacher / Head of Department
Mrs Lambourne studied for an undergraduate degree in Music at the University of East Anglia, studying musicology, composition and philosophy. While living in Norwich, she worked for the In Harmony project, a community development programme aimed at using music to bring positive change to the lives of young children in some of the most deprived areas of England, which was the inspiration to move into music teaching. Mrs Lambourne obtained her teaching qualification from Canterbury Christchurch University and has been teaching in Kent since 2010, joining Trinity as a Music teacher in 2018 and taking over as Head of Music in 2020.
Job Titles:
- Learning Support Staff Member
- Lead Learning Support Assistant
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Design Technology Support
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Member of the Examination Team
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- Deputy Head of Department
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- Assistant
- Chaplain
- Member of the Chaplaincy Team
- Assistant Chaplain - Pastoral Programmes
Vikki joined Trinity School in June 2017. Prior to this Vikki worked in the Arts as Company and Stage Manager of English National Ballet after graduating from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama at the Barbican. After many years touring nationally and internationally, Vikki moved to head up the Alpha team at Holy Trinity Brompton, responsible for the weekly courses and various other projects. From there she moved to the Alpha UK team as Relationship Manager for London and the South East, coordinating the Alpha course with regional Churches and groups. Vikki has been involved for a number of years with Children Worldwide summer camps in West Sussex and most recently at Trinity has pioneered the vision for the Shine GIRL course; establishing the programme and running the sessions alongside Anna. Vikki's heart is committed to seeing young people realise their Worth, Value and Purpose in Christ and fulfil their God-given potential. Vikki is married with two beautiful daughters and a lovable Havanese dog!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Assistant Headteacher
Ms Laidler completed her degree, BSc (Hons) in Statistics for Business & Industry, and teaching qualification in the North East of England. Choosing to move to the South East to pursue her career, she has been a part of the teaching profession for 20 years. Her teaching background is in the comprehensive sector where she has been a successful leader of a large mathematics team, obtaining excellent results at GCSE and A Level. During her years in senior leadership, she has gained experience across a broad range of areas (pastoral care, progress of students, professional development of staff, etc.).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Examination Team
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- Learning Support Assistant
- Learning Support Staff Member