About Us    

Galleywall triumphantly opened in September 2016 and grew year-on-year, now serving a population of almost 400.  We achieved an Outstanding result from OFSTED in January 2025. Galleywall is a jewel at the heart of a growing family of outstanding schools, sponsored by the prestigious City of London. Through this we are able to work in partnership with ‘Guildhall School of Music and Drama’ and other prominent institutions within the City. Our rich and broad curriculum stimulates creativity and sparks children's imagination. At the heart of our skills based curriculum is an emphasis on literacy and drama, creativity and the arts, independent enquiry, reflective thinking and collaboration.

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining 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.

 We:

•  believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
• understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations
• ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations.
• provide an environment where students can learn without disruption
• maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instill strong habits
• take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture

About you

You will be:

• fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioral and learning culture.
• highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• 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.

About the role

It is not just our teaching staff who help us create exceptional results. Our support staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society. We believe that you should be supported too, with all the opportunities you need to develop your career and achieve your goals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Executive Assistant who will play a critical role in the logistics and communication aspects of the school, directly supporting the Headteacher and senior leaders, as well as a public-facing role as part of the administration team.

This role will involve all aspects of communication, from social media, website and newsletters to quality control of letters home.  Design skills and an eye for duty, as well as excellent computer skills are essential.  This role involves coordinating the school’s diary and events, including the financial aspects.

Other parts of the role - in conjunction with the members of the office staff - include reception duties, front of house and triaging incoming e-mails.  Duties will also include assistance with Admissions, Medical issues, School Logistics, Communication, Finance and other Administrative duties.

You will work in an administrative team of four headed by the Business Manager but will interface with the Head and many other staff members.  Working closely with the administrative assistant, you will ensure a smooth running front of house. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage well with parents, staff and pupils. Your inclusion role will require you to liaise with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.  The ability to work hard and flexibly in a dynamic and lively environment are essential.

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.

For more information visit: www.galleywall.co.uk

Closing date for applications is:    Friday 16th January 2026

We strongly encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the shortlist if enough suitable candidates apply early.

Interviews date to be week beginning 19th January 2026

Starting date: As soon as possible

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,including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

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 supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.