About This Role
The Director of Development will lead the School’s Development Department as a strategic, forward‑looking function. This role will champion long‑term engagement and growth, guiding the successful completion of the #Trinity60 Campaign while ensuring the sustained expansion of the Bursary Fund through robust pipeline management and strong financial governance.
This position requires a purposeful, data‑driven approach to audience segmentation and a disciplined mindset toward fund allocation and budget management. The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, analytical rigour, and a commitment to strengthening the School’s culture of support and engagement for generations to come.
We are a diverse community at Trinity and strongly encourage applications from teaching and operational staff from a range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.
The Company Trinity is one of two schools governed by the Whitgift Foundation, founded in 1596 by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift. Trinity’s academic results regularly place it among the top schools in the country. In 2022 Trinity was ranked 23rd in the Parent Power list of Top 100 Independent Schools in the UK and 13th in London, making it the top-ranked independent school in Croydon. Beyond academic results, we celebrate intellectual curiosity and foster a culture in which pupils feel inspired to take a genuine interest in the world around them. Exceptional staff is fundamental to our mission and we look forward to welcoming outstanding candidates to join our team. Please apply online at https://www.trinity-school.org/about-trinity/vacancies/ as soon as possible and no later than midday on 20 April 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 28 April 2026. Trinity School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the published closing date. Trinity strongly encourages applications from ethnic minority candidates. 42% of our students are from ethnic minority backgrounds and we want to have a staff body that reflects the diversity of the school and our local area. Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check. How to Apply: