Lead Teacher of Geography

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: UPS1 - UPS3, (Inner London weighting)

The London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit a skilled Lead Teacher of Geography to join this ambitious, academic sixth form.  Our Geography department teaches the AQA specification and is renowned for achieving excellent outcomes in the school. Every year, the department supports students in a Geography residential supported by LAE. The successful candidate will be an already established Lead Teacher or an established Teacher looking for the next step up. All candidates will be expected to evidence a passion for Geography and for extending the opportunities of a first-rate education to students, irrespective of background, culture or personal circumstances. The successful candidate will be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons and adapting and reassessing lesson plans to meet specific student needs.

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.

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. With student numbers set to almost double over the coming years, this is a fantastic time to join. 

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 by 9.00am, 22nd Sept 2025.

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.