Business and Operations Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Job overview

Term: Maternity Cover,

Hours: Full time, Mon - Fri 8.30am - 16.30pm , (30 mins break), all year round

Start Date: January 2026

The London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit an experienced Business and Operations Administrator to join this ambitious, academic sixth form on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of LAE business functions as directed by the Business Director including H&S, GDPR, Finance, Systems and HR.

LAE is embarking upon an exciting period of growth and transition into its new school premises, Hawthorne House for the cohort joining in September 2026. Not only is this is an exciting time to join but for this role in particular it will be a key period working closely with the Business Director to ensure that the move goes smoothly and all aspects of Health and Safety have been covered off. This role also provides a great opportunity to experience line management of our Reception Administrators.

The successful candidate will already be an experienced Administrator in a school setting with strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

The LAE is one of the most successful sixth form schools in the country, consistently delivering outstanding A level results for all students, and is unrivalled in its commitment to recruiting scholars from less-advantaged backgrounds win places to the best universities in the UK and around the world. The LAE is ranked among the top A level providers in the country by both The Times and The Telegraph and is the first state school in the world admitted to the World Leading Schools Association.

The LAE’s success is founded on its highly competent, committed and caring staff dedicated to the Academy mission of social mobility. Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our Staff Wellbeing Charter prioritises high quality professional development but also the cultivation of a sustainable work-life balance, tailored wherever possible to individual circumstances.

The LAE is located in the heart of Stratford, opposite one of the largest and most accessible public transport hubs in London. If you believe that you align to the school’s core values and mission, please submit an application to become part of the LAE community. To apply, please complete an application via the TES website by 9.00am on Monday 12th January 2026.

LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline and therefore early application is advised. For more information, please contact HR@lae.ac.uk

LAE 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. LAE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace