About this Role
About Us
City of London Academies Trustbelieves strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schoolsin areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes leadto improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic andunapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a 'warm/strict'approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of caremeans we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that nostudent's background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schoolsmaintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms thatinstil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where ourteachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take greatpride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we workmeticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
COLAT is driven by an unwaveringambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional leaders and teacherscreate outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of everystudent. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and wecombine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with agenuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are alsocommitted to providing training and development to all our staff, plusexcellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
About you
You will be fully aligned with our approach, understandingthe critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture withinour school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy anddelivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring andhighly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You willbe committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative,sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.
This isan exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we verymuch hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed toinvesting in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust'sculture, values and ethos.
Closing date for applications is 9:00am, Monday 12th October 2026
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 22nd October 2026
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 Islington, 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.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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Contact Details:
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Recruitment Team
