Headteacher
London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
Newham
- Salary:
- Dependant on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2026
Job overview
The London Academy of Excellence is seeking an inspirational leader to head one of the highest-performing sixth form schools in the country at a particularly exciting phase of its evolution. Located in Stratford and known as 'the academic school for independent thinkers', LAE achieves a unique combination of exceptional academic standards and positive social impact. The substantial majority of students come from under-resourced homes, yet progress to the most competitive universities and degree-level apprenticeships in greater numbers than from almost any comparable school. With the active support of partner schools including Eton College and Brighton College, and generous philanthropic support from lead community partner Latham & Watkins, the school has established itself as a beacon of progressive education and social mobility.
This September, LAE relocates to brand new, purpose-built facilities and expands its student roll to 750, meeting overwhelming demand from aspirational applicants. The new Head will take over a school with a strong sense of mission, an effective and stable leadership team, invested teaching faculty, corporate partners, and the support of a highly engaged board. We are looking for a dynamic and responsive individual who is a superb communicator, an ambassador who can court philanthropy, someone who will determine strategy in conjunction with any political changes in the sector, and someone with business sense who will do everything to enhance the lives of our young people.
We welcome applications from both the maintained and independent sectors from those who share LAE's commitment to its mission, values and educational philosophy.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the London Academy of Excellence on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please go here using reference LASACB. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 18th February.
Key Dates:
• First round panels will be held Thursday 5th March
• Final round panels will be held on Thursday 12th March
Attached documents
About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- Broadway House, 322 High Street
- London
- E15 1AJ
- United Kingdom
“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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