AI Research Graduate

City of London School is seeking to appoint a recent graduate to support the Director of Digital Strategy in developing the School's strategy on Artificial Intelligence. This post will also involve teaching an AI course to Year 8 pupils, managing small teams of pupils working on AI-related projects, and carrying out research into use of AI in education.

The school will facilitate preparation for formal teacher training through class teaching and other relevant training opportunities, including a range of STEM activities.

The post offers an opportunity to gain extensive and exciting working experience in a large independent school. The post will be particularly attractive to a graduate thinking of a career in education. The work will be varied, and that variety would, to some extent, be determined by the personality, enthusiasm and skills of the individual appointed.

The successful candidate is likely to

• Enjoy working with young people and be able to establish respectful and trusting relationships.
• Have resilience and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and, ambition.
• Be hard working, possess strong organisational skills, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Pauls Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.

CLS is fully committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Forum for staff, and another for pupils, which are used to help drive progress forward.

It is a top priority for the School that we both attract and retain a staff body that is not only excellent, but also reflects the London community within which we live, and our diverse pupil body. As such, it is of paramount importance to the School that we acknowledge our current imbalance and seek to rectify this. We are therefore particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates who have African Caribbean, Asian or other Minority Ethnic or mixed heritage. All appointments are merit-based, following a fair, transparent recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates demonstrate the ability to perform the role equally well.

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.

We reserve the right to appoint before this deadline and encourage early submission.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 13 June 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 16 June 2025