The Totteridge Academy is a highly popular and successful 11–18 secondary school in North London, with just over 1,000 pupils. It is widely recognised as one of London’s leading secondary schools, achieving exceptional academic attainment and progress in recent years, including a Progress 8 score of +1.32 in 2024, placing the school within the top 0.5% nationally.

In its November 2025 inspection, Ofsted praised The Totteridge Academy as exceptional across multiple areas, highlighting its ambitious curriculum, expert teaching and outstanding outcomes. Inspectors reported that pupils “love learning,” demonstrate a mature approach to their studies, and “thrive in the inclusive atmosphere”. 

The academy’s ethos is built on continuous improvement and a deeply held belief that every pupil is capable of extraordinary achievement. Its warm, inclusive and aspirational culture creates a vibrant, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to excel both personally and academically. This commitment to character development, alongside a thoughtful and ambitious curriculum, ensures pupils are exceptionally well supported to succeed – recognised in the school’s 2023 TES Award for ‘School of the Year’. 

Staff at The Totteridge Academy work collaboratively to bring out the best in every pupil, reflecting the core United Learning value of “the best in everyone.” High-quality teaching and strong pastoral support are underpinned by a clear vision for excellence and an unwavering commitment to inclusion. Parents consistently report that pupils feel safe, well supported and proud to attend the school.

The school offers a rich and distinctive wider curriculum, with a broad range of extracurricular opportunities including sport, drama, debating and outdoor learning. Pupils also benefit from inspiring experiences beyond the classroom, such as international trips and outdoor programmes that support personal development. The school’s vibrant community is further enhanced by its on-site farm and its focus on wellbeing and positive relationships.  

Our school philosophy of ‘kaizen’ (continuous improvement) underpins everything we do, encouraging both pupils and staff to aim high and achieve their very best. We celebrate the achievements of all our pupils, valuing individuality and nurturing happy, confident, and hardworking young people.

At TTA, we have high expectations and reject the notion that success is predetermined or that talent is fixed. Instead, we improve through practice supported by calm, focused classrooms led by knowledgeable and passionate teachers.

The Totteridge Academy is situated in a beautiful part of Barnet, benefiting from generous green space while also enjoying easy access to central London. The school offers on-site parking and is within walking distance of Totteridge & Whetstone and High Barnet Underground stations. 

A unique feature of the academy is its six-acre on-site GROW farm – a regenerative farming project that provides valuable outdoor learning opportunities, supports a range of extra-curricular clubs, connect with the school kitchen, and serves as a vibrant hub for the wider community. 

"There is a remarkable dedication to the development of teachers." Ofsted, November 2025

"Leaders are highly conscious of staff's workload and wellbeing in their decision-making." Ofsted, November 2025

Benefits

The Totteridge Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. As a group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits – more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. For more information, please visit our website - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

United Learning

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. 

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.