Head of Science
City of London Academies Trust, Upper Holloway, Islington
Head of Science
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City of London Academies Trust, Upper Holloway, Islington
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 22 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Upper Holloway, Islington
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Head of Science at City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
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- Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CLAHH/80412 - Location
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, Archway, London, Greater London, N19 3EU - Contract Type
Permanent - Contract Term
Full-Time - Salary
£40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE)
Inner London Pay Scale plus Teachers Pension Scheme - Closing Date
10:00am, Mon 5th Oct, 2026 - Start Date
January 2027 - Positions Available
1 - Interview Date(s)
Week beginning 12 October 2026
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About this Role
About this Role
City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Head of Science for January 2027. You will be an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your career as a head of department. You must be able to teach PE up to KS4.
About Us
COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.
COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. 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 this evolving Trust.
City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
About You
You will be an experienced and outstanding teacher or looking to progress in your career. You must have experience teaching Science up to KS4. It would be highly advantageous if you can teach up to KS5. You will have great behaviour management strategies and you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills to liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations. If you can teach other subjects please highlight this in your application.
If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words.
Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal.
If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Additional Information
- Closing date for applications 10.00am Monday 5 October 2026
- Interviews are scheduled to take place on w/c Monday 12 October 2026
- City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
- 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 flow 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 Company Registration No. 04504128.
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You will be an experienced and outstanding teacher or looking to progress in your career. You must have experience teaching Science up to KS4. It would be highly advantageous if you can teach up to KS5. You will have great behaviour management strategies and you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills to liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations. If you can teach other subjects please highlight this in your application., 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.
COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.
COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. 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 this evolving Trust.
City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, and is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.