Company: Haggerston School
Location: London
Posted: May 7th, 2026
Cumberland Community School is part of Community Schools Trust and serves a wonderfully diverse community, many of whom face challenges through no fault of their own. The school aims to level the playing field for all students, regardless of background, by providing a world‑class education and focusing on outcomes that lift life chances and impact health, wealth and mortality.
Teachers have the greatest impact on pupil outcomes, and the school takes professional development very seriously. Development is driven by instructional coaching, deliberate practice and video models of excellent practice. The school’s culture and teaching approach are evidence‑informed: it avoids ‘discovery learning’ methods and instead teaches explicitly, using well‑structured behaviour routines to maximize learning time.
No explicit qualifications are listed in the posting; however, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare is required.
The school offers a 3‑week Christmas holiday, no retrospective book marking, no student report writing and a 4.5‑day week. Promotion opportunities exist within the school and the Community Schools Trust.
The Community Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.