Job opportunity – Principal at City of London Academy Southwark
Published: Mon 12 January 2026We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our Trust as Principal of City of London Academy Southwark, building on its current successes and accelerating the performance of the Trust’s largest academy.
The opportunities for the incoming Principal are vast. You will oversee a vibrant sixth form, a trailblazing Basketball Academy that dominates national competitions and titles, and numerous rich opportunities for the student body through the relationship with the Trust and the City of London Corporation – you will open doors for your students that exist nowhere else in the state sector. The role will suit a leader seeking a Trust that provides clarity, structure, and support to implement with excellence the established practices of the country’s highest performing schools.
If you share our ambition, align with our educational philosophy and wish to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would be delighted to hear from you. Candidates must address the questions included in the application pack in no more than two sides of A4 (font size 11).
Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026, 9:00am
Interviews will take place on: 10 February 2026 at COLA Southwark