News - City of London Academy Southwark

Latest news from City of London Academy Southwark

Mon 26 January 2026

1 week to apply: Principal of City of London Academy Southwark

We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join City of London Academy Southwark as Principal! 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. Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm.

Tue 20 January 2026

Alumni opportunity – train to teach at your old school

Have you recently graduated or are you considering a career change that offers passion and purpose? If so, we are now recruiting for our teacher training programme, School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). We are currently seeking trainees in secondary English, Maths, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), as well as Primary, for a September 2026 start. Find out more and apply on the City of London Academies Trust website.

Mon 12 January 2026

Job opportunity – Principal at City of London Academy Southwark

We’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. This is a unique opportunity to build on the academy’s successes and lead the Trust’s largest school. Apply on MyNewTerm.

Thu 18 December 2025

Y11 Football Journeys

Congratulations to our Y11 Football Journeys, Who just received their Active Citizen & Leadership Qualification this week. #Leadership #Ambition #Duty

Tue 16 December 2025

Football Beyond Borders at The O2

Our Year 8 and 9 Football Beyond Borders cohort went out on a day trip to The O2 to build on their positive relationships, create a sense of belonging and […]

Mon 24 November 2025

Culture day at COLA Southwark

Culture Day in full colour! Yesterday our students proudly wore their traditional attire to celebrate the many cultures that make our school so vibrant and unique. A day of pride, […]

Fri 17 October 2025

National Army Museum trip

Last Friday some of our students visited the National Army Museum. They spent the day analysing artwork, creating group presentations, and delivering them to the public at the museum. Our […]

Mon 29 September 2025

Rugby World Cup final

Over the weekend, some of our Sixth Form students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham and what a match it was. They […]