Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Required by: January 2025 or sooner if possible.

Inner London Pay Scale

The City of London Academy Shoreditch Park (COLASP) is part of the City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) and occupies a brand-new state of the art building, offering inspiring learning opportunities in the heart of one of the most diverse and vibrant areas of Hackney. We opened in 2017 achieving exceptional GCSE results in 2022 for our first cohort of students, over 20% above national averages. Our school is oversubscribed for entry into Year 7 with our first cohort of sixth-form pupils having joined us in September 2022.

The City of London Academies Trust is driven by ambition: to deliver world-class results as we combine the heritage and tradition of the City of London with creativity and innovation. We have a proven track record of school improvement, offering students an exciting curriculum and opportunities to perform, showcase their talents and experience the world of work outside of the classroom.

Exceptional teachers create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society. We believe that exceptional teachers like you should be supported too, with all the opportunities you need to develop your career and achieve your goals. So build your future with City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, where we’re committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our staff, as well as excellent career advancement opportunities. You’ll find high expectations here too; we expect the kind of exemplary conduct from students that allows our staff to do their jobs as effectively as they can. You will be working with a team whose mission it is to embed excellence in everything we do.

Situated in the heart of Hackney with the thriving, bustling area of Shoreditch right on our doorstep, City of London Shoreditch Park has excellent transport links with Liverpool Street (central line), Haggerston and Hoxton (Overground) stations a short walk away.

In this post you will play an instrumental role in ensuring that the school is outstanding in every category. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring check will be required for the successful candidate.

In the supporting statement section, please ensure that you mention:

• ​what skills and experience you have that are relevant to this position;
• what impact on student outcomes you have had in previous roles.
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Please apply via TES website www.tes.com or send completed forms to HR@shoreditch.cola.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at noon

Interviews will take place during the week commencing: To be confirmed

City of London Academies Trust 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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

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 this role.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.