Receptionist

The post is being advertised to cover 4 days 8am to 5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

The post will report to the Admin Manager and will be the welcoming face of London Academy of Excellence greeting visitors and assisting our students. We are looking for someone who is committed to high standards, organised and works well as part of a team. The post holder will be a first aider, full training will be provided.

London Academy of Excellence is a growing school taking occupancy of new premises for the 2026 cohort. As a result this role will be provided opportunities to develop.

LAE offers:

- The opportunity to work 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.
- Collaborative working with our world-class partner schools: Brighton College, Caterham School, Eton College, Forest School, Highgate School and UCS Hampstead.
- A package of employee benefits including subsidised lunches and social events; access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships; and longer school holidays, which include an extended eight-week summer break.
- Pay scales in line with nationally recognised frameworks.

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

How to apply?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

**“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.

**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._