City of London Academies Trust
About City of London Academies Trust
Established in 2016, City of London Academies Trust prides itself on its pursuit for educational excellence and 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 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.
Our Trust comprises 11 schools across Hackney, Islington, Newham, Lambeth and Southwark supporting over 10,000 students. Our primary provision (three schools) is rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, providing children with the best possible start to their education. Our standalone 16-19 Free School, Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (NCS), is also rated Outstanding in all areas and stands out nationally in the top 1% of schools for student outcomes, with 95% of its students securing places at Russell Group and Ivy League universities each year. For our secondary provision that have Ofsted gradings, one is Outstanding in all areas, with the rest at least Good, and four with Outstanding features. Considering that 55% of students across the Trust are eligible for Pupil Premium, these are huge successes and are testament to the vision, hard work and commitment of staff across our schools.
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. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about the Trust, our academies and our people. Come and join our team to help continue to deliver exceptional outcomes.
City of London Academies Trust Vacancies
Music SCITT Trainee
Music SCITT Trainee
Apply for Teacher Training (SCITT), London, Greater London
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Apply for Teacher Training (SCITT), London, Greater London
We are looking for a Music SCITT Trainee to join us for a September 2026 start. This pathway is designed for aspiring secondary music teachers who are passionate about inspiring young people through p...
- Not Applicable | Full-Time
Primary Teacher EYFS /KS1
Primary Teacher EYFS /KS1
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy, London, Greater London
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Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy, London, Greater London
Outstanding Primary School is looking for a EYFS /KS1 Primary School Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Pension
Assistant Principal Sixth Form
Assistant Principal Sixth Form
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for an Assistant Principal Sixth Form to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach any subject/s up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £76,154.00 - £82,888.00 Annually (FTE)
Inner London Pay Scale Leadership Scale L11-L15
Head of Sixth Form - Maternity cover
Head of Sixth Form - Maternity cover
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Head of Sixth Form (maternity cover) to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach any subject/s up to KS5.
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 1B £12521
Head of Chemistry
Head of Chemistry
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Head of Chemistry to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach Chemistry up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
Inner London Pay Scale plus TLR 2A £3,527, plus Teachers Pension Scheme
Deputy Head of Maths KS5
Deputy Head of Maths KS5
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Maths KS5 to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach Maths up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2A £3,527
Head of Art, Design and Technology
Head of Art, Design and Technology
City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring Head of Art, Design and Technology to lead a dynamic department and drive high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be a strong clas...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS + TLR 2C (Inner London)
Curriculum Leader of MFL
Curriculum Leader of MFL
City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and passionate Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our close-knit and successful MFL department. We teach French and Spanish across Key Stages ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS + TLR 1A (Inner London)
Reception Classroom Teacher
Reception Classroom Teacher
City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
COPAI in an outstanding primary school in the heart of the City of London seeking an exceptional Reception Class Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Primary Classroom Teacher
Primary Classroom Teacher
City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
We are looking for two talented primary teachers to join us from September 2026 at the City of London Primary Academy Islington, ECT applications are welcomed
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of City of London Academies Trust
City of London Academies Trust Vacancies
Music SCITT Trainee
Music SCITT Trainee
Apply for Teacher Training (SCITT), London, Greater London
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Apply for Teacher Training (SCITT), London, Greater London
We are looking for a Music SCITT Trainee to join us for a September 2026 start. This pathway is designed for aspiring secondary music teachers who are passionate about inspiring young people through p...
- Not Applicable | Full-Time
Primary Teacher EYFS /KS1
Primary Teacher EYFS /KS1
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy, London, Greater London
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Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy, London, Greater London
Outstanding Primary School is looking for a EYFS /KS1 Primary School Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers Pension
Assistant Principal Sixth Form
Assistant Principal Sixth Form
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for an Assistant Principal Sixth Form to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach any subject/s up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £76,154.00 - £82,888.00 Annually (FTE)
Inner London Pay Scale Leadership Scale L11-L15
Head of Sixth Form - Maternity cover
Head of Sixth Form - Maternity cover
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Head of Sixth Form (maternity cover) to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach any subject/s up to KS5.
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 1B £12521
Head of Chemistry
Head of Chemistry
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Head of Chemistry to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach Chemistry up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
Inner London Pay Scale plus TLR 2A £3,527, plus Teachers Pension Scheme
Deputy Head of Maths KS5
Deputy Head of Maths KS5
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Maths KS5 to join us in September 2026. You must be able to teach Maths up to KS5.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR 2A £3,527
Head of Art, Design and Technology
Head of Art, Design and Technology
City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring Head of Art, Design and Technology to lead a dynamic department and drive high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be a strong clas...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS + TLR 2C (Inner London)
Curriculum Leader of MFL
Curriculum Leader of MFL
City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Academy Islington, London, Greater London
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and passionate Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages to lead our close-knit and successful MFL department. We teach French and Spanish across Key Stages ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS + TLR 1A (Inner London)
Reception Classroom Teacher
Reception Classroom Teacher
City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
COPAI in an outstanding primary school in the heart of the City of London seeking an exceptional Reception Class Teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Primary Classroom Teacher
Primary Classroom Teacher
City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington, London, Greater London
We are looking for two talented primary teachers to join us from September 2026 at the City of London Primary Academy Islington, ECT applications are welcomed
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (Actual)
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of City of London Academies Trust
Are you looking for a different role at City of London Academies Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
