Trumpington Community College is a thriving secondary school on the south side of Cambridge, for pupils aged 11-16. It provides an excellent environment for both working and learning. 

Following the Ofsted inspection in November 2023, Trumpington Community College was judged is a Good school. Two areas were judged to be outstanding: Quality of Education and Leadership and Management.

As a school, we aim to bring out the best in everyone and give pupils the opportunity to develop into outstanding young people who are well-equipped for the opportunities and challenges they will face during and after their education. We focus on maximising pupils' life chances by developing them both academically and personally, delivering powerful knowledge and providing an education with character.

We are unashamedly ambitious for our pupils and believe that the school’s priority is to help them learn. This ethos sits at the heart of every decision we make, as we ask ‘Will this improve pupils’ learning?’ We have extremely high expectations of our pupils in terms of conduct, work ethic, uniform and attendance. By maintaining these standards, we maximise their progress and prepare them for adult life. We are relentless in our focus on the small things that have significant impact on school culture, the environment, and pupils’ attitudes to learning.

The bedrock of our school community is built on excellent relationships between staff and pupils, and among pupils themselves. We promote an atmosphere of positivity and mutual respect throughout the school. We believe that respect should always be given, and that all members of the school community should act with humility and understanding at all times.

The school is part of United Learning’s cluster in Cambridge, working closely with neighbouring schools Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Coleridge Community College, Parkside Community College and The Galfrid School. This collaboration allows us to share expertise, access to joint services, and enrich the educational experience for all.

For staff, this approach helps to streamline processes and manage workloads effectively, supporting excellent outcomes while promoting a healthy work-life balance, allowing us to support and invest in our staff more effectively.

Trumpington Community College sits at the centre of a modern, fast‑growing community, surrounded by green spaces, new housing, and excellent local amenities. With direct access to the Guided Busway, safe and well‑lit cycle routes, regular bus services, and quick connections to the M11 and central Cambridge, the school offers outstanding transport convenience for families and individuals travelling from across the city and beyond.

Benefits

Trumpington Community College is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. As a group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits – more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. For more information, please visit our website - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

In addition, staff benefit from:

• Free on-site parking
• Supportive network with over 7,000 colleagues across the country
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme with extra meeting-free INSET days
• Bespoke career pathways for every member of staff
• Remuneration packages and perks
• In-house educational and business support

United Learning

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.