The Jewish Community Academy Trust

Dear Colleague

Thank you for expressing an interest in applying for a post with the Jewish Community Academy Trust.

JCAT is modern and centrist Orthodox in outlook, under the religious authority of the Chief Rabbi, providing an immersive Jewish experience and education for all students, tailored to the specific needs of each of its academies. It is a centre of educational excellence, developing well-rounded students committed to a life of Torah, Jewish values and to the State of Israel, who have a strong commitment to Britain and British values. We intend our pupils to make a meaningful contribution to the Jewish community, Israel and wider society. JCAT is creating  a nurturing cohort of schools keen  to  develop and challenge its  students to learn and grow.

There are four Primary schools within the Trust – two 2-form entry schools (Wolfson-Hillel in Southgate and Hertsmere in Radlett) and two 1-form entry schools in Barnet (Rimon and Sacks Morasha.) We have one Outstanding School, two designated Good and one awaiting re-inspection. In terms of section 48 inspections, two of the schools are outstanding and two are good. There are around 190 teaching and support staff, 1250 pupils and a small executive team, based in Wolfson-Hillel, led by myself.

JCAT represents a vibrant community of colleagues, always keen to move on and innovate with the latest approaches based on secure research. I have a weekly business meeting with Headteachers via Teams and there is a monthly meeting where we discuss matters of more moment and share ideas and issues.

I do hope you will follow up your initial interest and I am happy to reply to any additional queries.

Warm regards

Gareth Jones

JCAT CEO