London Academy of Excellence (LAE)

Newham, United Kingdom


Location: Newham, United Kingdom
Phase: Further Education
Funding status: State - Free School
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 16 - 19 years

About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)

“An inspirational school”

LAE is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the United Kingdom. Our average A level grade is an A* and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. LAE consistently secures top university destinations for all students. The school is particularly proud of its success helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.

However, academic success if only one aspect of life at LAE. Our links with partner schools, employers and universities are combined with a rich and varied co-curricular offer that encompasses sport, music, arts, volunteering and careers experience. The provision is truly unique and sets LAE apart as an inspirational school.

Successful candidates will be joining an diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.

LAE can offer you:

· The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.

· An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.

· Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.

· A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.

· A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.

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Location


Address: Broadway House, 322 High Street, London, E15 1AJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 3301 1480
What people say about us

“The high degree of professional autonomy, feedback and support all make LAE an outstanding place to work”

- First-year biology teacher

“For me, the inclusive school community, the emphasis on wellbeing and my great colleagues make LAE the best school I’ve worked in. The opportunities for professional development have helped me to become an even better teacher”

- Physics teacher

“What do I like best about working at LAE? Very friendly atmosphere. Very capable students. Dynamic staff who are active and engaged in discussing teaching and learning”

- Politics teacher

At LAE, teachers are trusted to do what they think is best for their students, within a culture that promotes autonomy, innovation and rigour

- James Kane, Assistant Head

Highly skilled and enthusiastic teachers help students to make excellent progress and achieve at a high level

- OfSTED inspection report
Positions available at London Academy of Excellence (LAE)