Reflection Room Manager

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 be the 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.

Our Academy

City of London Academy Shoreditch Park opened in September 2017 and is now a full, thriving school with the highest academic outcomes in the City of London Academies Trust. We are looking for members of staff who will join our mission to continually drive up our progress 8 score of +0.37. Our long-term vision is to become the best school in the country, and to achieve this we need the best teachers and support staff in the country.

About the role

The Reflection Room Manager will be expected to:

Oversee the daily operation of the Reflection Room, maintaining a calm, secure and highly structured environment.

Supervise students and ensure silent, independent work and high standards of behaviour at all times.

Implement behaviour systems consistently, including Reminder, Warning and Fail.

Monitor student behaviour and maintain accurate records, identifying trends and reporting to the Behaviour Team and Senior Leadership Team.

Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents regarding placements, expectations and outcomes.

Support students to reflect on their behaviour, facilitating restorative conversations and successful reintegration into lessons.

Work closely with pastoral and teaching staff to address underlying behaviour needs and reduce repeated placements.

Assist with the administration of the Behaviour Team, including communication, data tracking and reporting.

Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that upholds the academy’s high standards, ethos and culture.

Participate in training and development and support staff in effective behaviour management approaches where appropriate.

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.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews dates are to be confirmed however will take place soon after the application 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.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney , 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.