Teacher of Science

Post: Teacher of Science, Maternity Cover

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale

Contract: Maternity Cover

Start date: 13 April 2026

Location: COLA Highbury Grove

Disclosure level: Enhanced

The City of London Academy Highbury Grove is looking for an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our highly skilled, successful and supportive Science Department. We would welcome applications from either newly qualified or experienced teachers. The post offers opportunities to teach at all levels and to engage with an active and vibrant enrichment programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the team to bring the Academy forward to achieving its ambition to be an Outstanding Academy. We’re committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our staff, as well as excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, an application pack is available on our website: https://www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk/staff-vacancies/87.html

Completed forms should be emailed to hr@highburygrove.cola.org.uk

For more information visit: www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk

Closing date: 9am Friday 5 December 2025.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly recommended.

Please note successful candidates will be contacted by email.

Safeguarding Children

COLAT 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. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned. The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.

English Duty

This role is covered under part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.