Pastoral Care

At Trinity Academy Leeds, I have the privilege of leading the Rebuild Team to ensure all students receive the very best pastoral care. The team are passionate about helping students in their care shine brighter and understand that excellent pastoral care is an integral part of helping students feel safe and happy during their time with us.

At Trinity Academy Leeds, there is an extensive network of experienced pastoral support on offer for students. We understand that when students feel settled and secure, they will go on to feel happier and achieve more. The academy’s pastoral system – or the network of support we provide to students and parents – is a real strength and forms the basis of all that we do. As a staff team, we have a ‘my own child rule.’ The care we provide for students should be the same level of care we would expect for our own children.

When students arrive on their first day at Trinity Academy Leeds they are placed in a team. The power of teamship is important to all of us, with each team having a Latin mantra, Team Ambassador and a staff Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all students in their team feel valued and supported. The Team Leader is also the first point of contact for parents and carers who need to communicate with the academy. Each Team elects a Team Ambassador who supports members of their team and works with Team Leaders to deliver key inputs during Team Time.
In each year group there is a Phase Leader, a Head of Year and Team Leaders. Working alongside each team, there are key members of pastoral and safeguarding staff who offer support and guidance to students throughout their time with us.

As Key Stage 4 Phase Leader I have oversight of Years 10 and 11. My role is to drive and maintain standards across the two year groups and coordinate pastoral support alongside Mr Brown and our team of Student Liaison Officers. Your child's Head of Year is your first port of call for queries, but I am also available to parents and students alike. To achieve success at Trinity Academy Leeds we ask that students are in every day, and meeting our conduct expectations at all times. This is a crucial time in our young people's academic journey, and lives, as their results can open or close doors in the future. To ensure success we ask that families work closely with us and support us with regard to conduct, attendance, and home learning. In Key Stage 4 your child is likely to be required to attend Prep+ at points throughout the two years. They are also expected to complete daily home learning and additional revision. Both are compulsory and are monitored closely. At Trinity Academy Leeds we provide the blueprint to a successful future, we are glad to have you on our journey with us. Together, we can ensure your children go on to be wonderful people who achieve great things. 

Trinity Academy Leeds is a highly aspirational academy. At TAL, students and staff alike live by our mantra of reach higher, see further and shine brighter. In short this means that we want all of our students to: work hard, have incredible opportunities and to be role models within the school and wider community. In my role as Phase Leader, I will support all of our students from their first day in Year 7 all the way through until they begin to choose their GCSE options. At each step of your journey, we will support you to become a world class learner who has the skills, knowledge and character to achieve all of your aspirations.

As part of my role as Head of Year, It is my job to help promote your success in and outside of the classroom. I am also responsible for helping you think about the next stages of your education as you move through KS4. I look forward to seeing your inevitable success by working alongside you to confirm strong academic outcomes. I have been a Mathematics teacher at Trinity Academy Leeds since 2022. In that time, I have worked closely alongside Year 11, whether that be serving as a team leader, teaching multiple teams within this year group, or accompanying this year group on Empower. I could happily extend the list of all the fantastic interactions I have had.

My vision as a Head of Year centers on a community built upon the core values. My year group is a place where every student feels supported, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential, both inside and outside of the classroom. My year group is a dynamic and inclusive community where every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally while making positive contributions to society and shaping a brighter future for themselves and the wider community. I am committed to working with team leaders, subject experts and parents/carers to make a positive difference in the lives of all purple stars, ensuring that they reach their full potential and beyond.

My primary responsibility is to guide and support students as they embark on their secondary school journey. I am committed to helping students adapt to routines, expectations, and challenges. This includes promoting a sense of belonging, positive behaviour, and encouraging academic progress.
I work closely with team leaders, subject experts, and parents to monitor each student's development, addressing any concerns early on and ensuring a smooth integration into the wider school community.
By creating a safe and inclusive environment I aim to empower students to reach their full potential, both academically and socially, laying the groundwork for their future success.

Welcome to Year 8! As your Head of Year, I will be supporting you as you take the exciting step up from Year 7 towards the range of opportunities that await you throughout KS3 and beyond. As I lead you towards the inevitable successes that await you, I ask that you and your family work closely with myself, your team leaders and subject experts to ensure you reap every reward available during your time at TAL. Together, we will foster a future for yourselves and our community that is very much purple. With a dedication to succeed in your conduct, attendance and home learning, I cannot wait to see what you achieve: the sky really is the limit.

Welcome to Year 7!
I cannot wait to welcome you to TAL as you begin your journey to becoming a purple star. I will be there every step of the way, supporting you to become the best version of yourself. The move to secondary school can be a little daunting but as your Head of Year I will help you settle in, build your confidence and find your place in our school community. There will be so many opportunities here for you from September to make friends, try new things and discover a passion you never knew you had! Every member of staff here will guide you and are looking forward to meeting you. I look forward to welcoming you and your families as we begin this journey together!

I am here to ensure all students are on time and on task each day and embodying our core values. My role involves supporting both students and families to ensure that we can work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes that will facilitate future success. Reach higher, see further, shine brighter.

I will be closely monitoring their behaviour, attendance, personal development, and academic progress. My role involves supporting students and families to make sure our Purple Stars reach higher, see further, shine brighter.

I have high expectations and will support you to ensure your attendance remains high, your behaviour is outstanding and the way you conduct yourself in school and the wider community is exceptional. I will work with you and your family so that you grow into a well-rounded, successful individual, who reaches their full potential.

It is my job as an SLO to support students, families and other staff members to maintain exceptionally high standards of academic progress and personal development, including instilling our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility not only within TAL but also in your wider community. By ensuring you embody the TAL ethos throughout your school life, I will work collectively with all ‘Purple Stars’ to obtain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to have a challenging, stimulating and rewarding academic career that will develop your potential in all your future endeavours.

My position is to support all students to reach higher, see further, shine brighter and embody our core values of empathy, honesty, respect and responsibility. I will collaborate with families to ensure each student has access to the best possible outcomes , remains target driven and reaches the zenith of their goals.

As an SLO at Trinity Academy Leeds, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. My role involves helping students navigate their academic journey, providing guidance and support to ensure they develop resilience and a growth mindset. My goal is to empower students to reach their full potential and achieve academic excellence, preparing them to make a positive impact on the world.