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About this Role
City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformationalnature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. Weunderstand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students,so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of ourschools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with careand support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards orexpectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason forlowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, withsystems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schoolsprovide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learnwithout disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positivelearning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos andculture.
About you
You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the criticalrole you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school.You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a wellsequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective,you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed tocreating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguisticand personal achievement.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London AcademiesTrust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. Weare committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who willembody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.
About the Role
The City of London AcademyHighbury Grove is looking for an exceptional Director of Learning to be responsible for all aspects of studentwelfare and attainment within a Year group. The post holder will teach either Maths or Science, plus other subject holders are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will becommitted to ensuring children enjoy learning and achieve to the best of theirability and as such will play a pivotal role in leading and driving Academyimprovement.
This is a fantasticopportunity to be part of the team to bring the Academy forward to achievingits ambition to be an Outstanding Academy. We are committed to providingfirst-rate training and development to all of our staff, as well as excellentcareer advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team ofprofessionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address theperson specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must besubmitted via the My New Term portal.
Closing date for applications 9 am Monday 13 April 2026.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff toshare this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with KeepingChildren Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness todemonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of LondonAcademies Trust vision and values.
Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington,and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from allbackgrounds 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 thisrole.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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