Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Responsibilities

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Sixth Form for Easter 2026 for our small, growing sixth form. You will be an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge. You will be working closely with the Head of Sixth Form and the Assistant Principal responsible for the Sixth Form. Responsibilities include promoting high expectations in all aspects of Sixth Form and academy life, organising the Sixth Form programmes and activities, assisting with admissions administration and supporting the promotion of the Sixth Form to internal and external students.

This position would require the successful candidate to be available for A level and GCSE results days.

You will be an experienced and outstanding teacher who has successfully delivered the A level curriculum. It would be highly advantageous if you can teach any of the following subjects to KS5:

• Business
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Geography
• English

Please state what subjects you teach in your application. You must be able to teach 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. 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.

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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.