Primary Classroom Teacher - TLR 3 (available to the right candidate)

About Us

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 

Redriff is an aspirational, outstanding Academy, sponsored by the prestigious Corporation of London. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. We are committed to giving the children a safe, inspiring environment in which they can flourish.

Redriff is a leader in autism and inclusive practice and has accreditation from the National Autistic Society.

Judged outstanding by Ofsted in its last inspection, Redriff Primary City of London Academy is partnered with the City of London Academy. Our motto is ‘Dockland Pride’ and we want all of our children to take pride in themselves, their families, their background and their heritage.

Redriff Primary School is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London. We are driven by a clear ambition to ensure that all schools are recognised as Outstanding within three years of joining us. 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 first-rate training and development to all of our teaching staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

Redriff Primary School is based in the heart of an evolving community in South East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring, experienced teacher or ECT who will work with us to nurture the aspiration and dreams of our people. You will need a passion for teaching, ambition, compassion and a genuine commitment to valuing diversity in our world class city.

You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to-date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our children and their communities.

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 19th May 2026

Interviews are scheduled for 21st and 22nd May 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 Rotherhithe , 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.