Why join Paddington Academy?

1. A track record of excellence: We’re rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with GCSE results consistently placing us among the top 5% of schools in the UK for student progress over the past ten years.
2. Teaching comes first: Everything we do is driven by one priority: delivering the best possible learning experience for our students.
3. Evidence-led teaching: Our approach is informed by robust research, regularly reviewed and tailored to our school community.
4. A positive learning environment. Our consistent approach to behaviour allows teachers to focus on what they do best: teaching.
5. Strong relationships: We’re proud of our positive relationships between staff and students and our community of ambitious, aspirational learners.
6. Academic ambition: Our thriving Sixth Form of 330 students achieves excellent results, with 67% of A-levels graded A*-B in 2026.
7. Outstanding professional development: Awarded the Platinum Professional Development Award, we offer personalised CPD and high-quality opportunities to help every member of staff grow.
8. Leaders in teacher training: As United Learning’s lead teacher training school and the Teaching School Hub for our area of London, we offer opportunities to coach, mentor and learn from trainee teachers.
9. Career progression: We invest in our staff’s long-term ambitions, with established pathways into educational leadership.
10. Staff wellbeing matters: We value and support our people, with access to United Learning’s comprehensive rewards and benefits package.

Benefits and Opportunities

As part of United Learning, you’ll have access to the opportunities, guidance and resources you need to thrive, whatever your role at Paddington Academy.

Our benefits include

• Competitive pay
• A contributory pension scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Wellbeing resources
• Westfield Health - health cash plan to claim back eligible medical costs
• Enhanced parental leave 
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Teachers also receive free membership of the Chartered College of Teaching, providing access to education research, peer-reviewed journals, networking opportunities and insights into education policy.

We offer access to specialist resources, expert speakers, professional networks and qualifications, including NPQs and Apprenticeships, with opportunities tailored to your role and aspirations.