Teacher of Psychology + R.E in London

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

About you

You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.

Our Academy

City of London Academy Shoreditch Park opened in September 2017 and is now a full, thriving school with the highest academic outcomes in the City of London Academies Trust. We are looking for members of staff who will join our mission to continually drive up our progress 8 score of +0.37. Our long-term vision is to become the best school in the country, and to achieve this we need the best teachers and support staff in the country.

About the role

• Work with the Middle and Senior Leadership Teams to secure the strategic vision of the academy in line with the broad educational vision of the City of London Academies Trust, providing outstanding leadership that establishes the academy as a leading provider of high quality education for its students.
• Deliver the highest possible educational standards and create a high expectation culture in which students feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.
• Assist the Middle and Senior Leadership Teams in the effective day-to-day organisation and management of the academy and contribute to the leadership capacity of the academy.
• Secure the achievement of specified Key Performance Indicators and targets for Psychology and R.E as identified in the Academy Strategic Plan.
• Help to manage standards of learning and behaviour in the Humanities department and wider academy on a day-to-day basis, ensuring high expectations and full commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes.
• Provide high quality Psychology and R.E teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all students.
• Support the delivery of exceptionally high standards of literacy and oracy across the academy.
• Be accountable for the attainment and progress in Psychology + R.E of designated groups at the academy.
• Be prepared to support the overall aims of the academy by teaching a subject other than Humanities where reasonably required and by showing flexibility in approach as the academy expands.
• Aspire to create enrichment opportunities for students to study additional aspects of the subject beyond the core curriculum, in line with programmes that can be found in the Trust’s most successful independent schools.

How to Apply

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal. Closing date for applications is Friday 5th June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews dates are to be confirmed however will take place soon after the application closing date.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.