Skip to main content
Tes home
SearchBack to search
Vice Principal

Vice Principal

City of London Academy Islington

Islington

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 June 2019

Job overview

Could you join one of the best academies in the country?

About Us

At City of London Academy Islington we aim to provide an exceptional level of care and education for every individual student. The Academy, which opened in September 2008, is a mixed, non-selective Academy, with no religious affiliation, committed to providing excellence in education and opportunities for all.

In our Ofsted inspection report in March 2019 we have been rated outstanding in every category; personal development and behaviour, teaching and learning, outcomes and leadership and management. We have been graded outstanding overall. This inspection and our results reflect the aspiration, determination and hard work by all students and staff at the Academy and we are always exceptionally proud of what we achieve together. 

City of London Academy Islington 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.

We can offer you:

  • Students who are eager to learn, well behaved and very proud of their school;
  • Exceptional focus on continuous professional development
  • A culture of high expectations for students and staff
  • An appetite for creativity and continuous improvement
  • A dedicated, caring and experienced staff team
  • Purpose built teaching and learning facilities
  • A supportive and committed Governing Body 

From you, we need:

We believe exceptional teachers create exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. They support every student 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 should be supported too, with all the opportunities needed to develop and achieve their goals.

Dynamic and motivational, you will match and surpass what we have already achieved. This is an exciting time in the school’s journey to sustain and develop further as an excellent provider of high-quality education. You will be working with a team whose mission it is to sustain and further develop excellence in everything we do. 

Committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement, you will be a qualified teacher and currently achieving at middle leader level. Skilled in leading staff to be successful practitioners, you will have made a significant contribution to a school, including its leadership, student outcomes and ethos. Above all, you will have the drive and determination to sustain and further develop the City of London Academy Islington as a centre of excellence for education.

How to Apply:

To book an appointment to visit the school please contact Charlotte Rous, PA to  Executive Principal, by email at rouscharlotte@cityacademyislington.org.uk. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and Section 128 Prohibition from Management checks.

Applications should be submitted to Lisa Hancock, PA to Principal, by email at hancocklisa@cityacademyislington.org.uk

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 24th June 2019

City of London Academy Islington, Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ.

Attached documents

About City of London Academy Islington

City of London Academy Islington is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in North London. It is supported by the single-academy trust City of London Academy Islington Limited and sponsored by the City of London Corporation. A smaller than average-sized secondary, it will provide 805 places for secondary and sixth-form students aged 11-18, when fully subscribed.

The academy opened in 2008 with the intention of providing excellent opportunities and education for all.

Principal

Sonia Jacob

Values and Vision

City of London Academy Islington believes that academic success is achievable only when students enjoy being at school. Its vertical house system groups together students from Years 7 through to 13, adding to the family atmosphere the school is seeking to create. It works with a curriculum which is broad and balanced, and which provides children with necessary life experiences.

The school is aiming to become an outstanding academy in the near future, and is committed to improving the lives of young people from the Islington area.

Ofsted

In 2019, Ofsted awarded the Academy an outstanding rating, noting that “the school has been transformed into an exciting environment where pupils and staff thrive. Outcomes are outstanding and pupils’ progress is exceptional. This is a school where ‘no child is left behind.”

View City of London Academy Islington’s latest Ofsted report

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

Applications closed