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Tue 21 January 2025
Staff spotlight: ‘Shout out’ to Natacia, SCITT trainee teacher in Southwark
City of London Academies Trust

A highlight for me… receiving a ‘shout out’ from the students saying they’re really happy that I’m teaching them. Natacia, a “career changer”, took inspiration from her time in youth […]

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Staff spotlight: ‘Shout out’ to Natacia, SCITT trainee teacher in Southwark
Fri 17 January 2025
Job opportunity: Emerging Principals Programme (Senior Vice Principal)
City of London Academies Trust

We are seeking an ambitious and talented Vice Principal to join our Emerging Principals Programme. This role is ideal for individuals aspiring to become a Principal within the next two to three years. As part of this role, you will be centrally employed by the trust and will have the opportunity to contribute to school improvement efforts across several of our academies. To support your journey toward headship, we offer a comprehensive package of training and development designed to equip you with the skills and experience necessary to lead successfully. Upon completion, you will be well-positioned to step into a Principal role, either within one of our academies or another school. We encourage you to apply by Monday 3 February 2025.

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Job opportunity: Emerging Principals Programme (Senior Vice Principal)
Fri 17 January 2025
What’s a SCITT? Teaching acronyms you should know but were too afraid to ask
City of London Academies Trust

Do you know your WAGOLL from your INSET? Here's a quick rundown of the capital letters you need to know to get ahead in the education capital... including SCITT. Follow the link to read more or comment with your favourites!

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What’s a SCITT? Teaching acronyms you should know but were too afraid to ask
Thu 9 January 2025
Celebrating a sunny day of teacher training and collaboration in the City of London
City of London Academies Trust

30 #SCITT trainee teachers. 11 #London boroughs. Four Multi-Academy Trusts. One #EducationCapital. #GetIntoTeaching

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Celebrating a sunny day of teacher training and collaboration in the City of London
Sun 5 January 2025
Welcome aboard! London Nautical joins City of London Academies
City of London Academies Trust

City of London Academies Trust is delighted to welcome aboard London Nautical in Lambeth, an educational institution that, like the City of London, draws upon a rich heritage in the capital.

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Welcome aboard! London Nautical joins City of London Academies
Thu 2 January 2025
Basketball coach, Jackson Gibbons, recognised in New Year’s Honours
City of London Academies Trust

Congratulations to Jackson Gibbons, Director of Basketball at City of London Academy Southwark, recognised for services to young people and basketball in the New Year’s Honours alongside City of London […]

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Basketball coach, Jackson Gibbons, recognised in New Year’s Honours
Tue 31 December 2024
Mark Emmerson awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours
City of London Academies Trust

Chief Executive of City of London Academies Trust, Mark Emmerson, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours, awarded an OBE for his services to education. Upon receiving news of […]

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Mark Emmerson awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours
Thu 19 December 2024
Staff spotlight: Meet Amarah, trainee teacher in Hackney
City of London Academies Trust

Meet Amarah, career starter and trainee teacher at The City Academy, Hackney. Amarah shares her experiences and highlights from her first term on our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme […]

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Staff spotlight: Meet Amarah, trainee teacher in Hackney