13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    19 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£30.00 Hourly

Academic Tutor (various subjects) job summary

About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint the following Academic tutor for this academic year:

  • Chemistry - AQA

About you

You will have A level tutoring experience and you will have worked in a school or college environment. Depending on the subject that you are interested in tutoring in you will have achieved an A* at A level in Chemistry (AQA board) or have achieved a 2:1 or 1st class degree in Chemistry. You will have relevant experience from tutoring students in the relevant specification or you have studied the specification previously. These sessions will be held on site during the student's private study period, however there is flexibility to suit the tutor.

About Us

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.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. We are not looking for agency support at the moment.

Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal on the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143659/EDV-2025-CLAHH-98190

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact enquiries@highgatehill.cola.org.uk or hr@highgatehill.cola.org.uk

Closing date for applications 10.00am Monday 2 February 2026

We plan for interviews to take place shortly after the closing date, however, you may be contacted to attend an interview before the closing date.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

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.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About City of London Academy, Highgate Hill

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
642 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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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.

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