Deputy Headteacher

About Us

City of London Academies Trust 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 bethe best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and 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.

You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

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 are seeking an exceptional senior leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful school leadership and school improvement.
• Is passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all children.
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and equity.
• Has experience of leading teaching and learning, curriculum development and staff development.
• Can inspire, support and challenge colleagues to achieve the highest standards.
• Has strong analytical skills and uses evidence-informed approaches to improve outcomes.
• Is committed to developing a positive culture where children and staff can flourish.
• Builds strong relationships with families, governors, Trust colleagues and the wider community.
• Shares our belief that every child can achieve and thrive, regardless of background or starting point.

The successful candidate will be a visible and values-led leader who models professionalism, integrity and ambition and who is committed to ensuring that Redriff continues to provide an exceptional education for every child.

City of London Academies Trust is driven by a simple ambition: to provide an exceptional education for every child.

COLAT currently comprises eight secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre across London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the City of London Corporation with a genuinely innovative and ambitious approach to education. We are committed to developing exceptional leaders and offer outstanding professional…