Classroom Teacher Full Time
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy, London, SE16 3PB9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual) Teacher Pension Contribution
Classroom Teacher Full Time job summary
About Us
City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and 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 our evolving Trust.
About you
You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.
How to Apply
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. Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal.
Our Academy
Galleywall Primary was established in 2016, in a building dating back to 1876, and has served the community with distinction. We have been graded Outstanding by OFSTED in both our inspections, most recently January 2025, and our aim is to provide the best possible educational experience for our pupils. We have high expectations for all members of the school community including the highest standard of professionalism for staff. Galleywall is a highly satisfying place to work, and we were described in our inspection as a joyful place to study where pupils thrive.
We are fully staffed with well-qualified, experienced and energetic practitioners, and have the strong support of parents and the community. We support and challenge all our pupils, whatever their starting points, in a school known to be warm, nurturing and orderly. Our curriculum is rich and creative and is delivered with flair and imagination. Opportunities for high-quality cultural enrichment are abundant and varied; this includes many residential trips, sporting and creative events and visits to the huge range of educational resources offered in our capital city.
We expect children to work hard and demonstrate dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules that children must follow at all times; OFSTED noted that our pupils are polite, courteous, and confident. We teach and expect pupils to exhibit exemplary character and conduct and, in return, we provide them with an excellent education, fostering both academic success and personal development. We aim to help them cultivate the skills and values needed to thrive in later life.
We are proud of the progress each of our pupils shows; whether this is overcoming previous disadvantage or gaining a place at a top selective school.
We seek outstanding staff to work in this outstanding team. You need high levels of energy, commitment, creativity and a passion for the success of our pupils. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment.
There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes including regular CPD and the chance to learn from some of the most talented practitioners in the country.
Staff benefit from regular access to senior leaders, social activities, free lunch and drinks and a shorter academic year.
Applications form and Personal Specification must be submitted via email to vacancies@galleywall.co.uk
Closing date for applications 10th December 2025
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the applications early if enough suitable candidates apply.
We plan for interviews to take place week beginning 15th December 2025
Our recruitment process will involve spending time with pupils and staff, written and practical tasks and a formal interview.
Informal conversations and visits to the school in advance of application are encouraged.
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.
Our school 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.
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy website
Galleywall is small jewel at the heart of a growing family of outstanding schools, sponsored by the prestigious City of London. Through this link we are able to work in partnership with ‘Guildhall School of Music and Drama’ and other prominent institutions within the City. Our rich and broad curriculum stimulates creativity and sparks children's imagination. At the heart of our skills based curriculum is an emphasis on literacy and drama, creativity and the arts, independent enquiry, reflective thinking and collaboration.
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