Admissions and School Liaison Co-ordinator

London Academy of Excellence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

London Academy of Excellence is seeking an Admissions and School Liaison Co-ordinator to manage the admissions process, engage with prospective students and parents, and strengthen ties with local schools and the community. The role emphasises autonomy, organisation and creative outreach.

Based in Stratford, London, the post is full-time (37.5 hours/week), term-time plus 3 weeks, with a ASAP start and a closing date of 09:00 on Monday 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in school admissions or similar administrative role is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and events-management abilities.
• Ability to work with autonomy and be creative within a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the admissions process to ensure a smooth experience for prospective students and parents.
• Engage with the wider community and other schools to build relationships and raise the school’s profile.
• Support promotional activities and coordinate events related to admissions and outreach.

Job description

Admissions and School Liaison Co-ordinator

Type of Position: Support staff

Subject: Support staff

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 09:00 on Monday 16 November 2026

Job overview

Start Date: Asap

Role: Full time, 37.5 hrs a week, Term time only + 3 weeks

We are looking to appoint an Admissions and School Liaison Co-ordinator at the London Academy of Excellence.

The Admissions and School Liaison Co-ordinator will manage all aspects of the admissions process, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for prospective students and parents. The role also involves engaging with the wider community and other schools to help develop strong relationships, raise the school’s profile and support its promotional activities. The ideal candidate will have previous admissions experience and should be someone who is highly organised, effective and productive in organising events. The ideal candidate would work well with autonomy and is ambitious to be creative with substance.

LAE is one of the most successful sixth form schools in the country and unrivalled in its commitment to recruiting scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds. LAE scholars from all backgrounds progress in substantial numbers to some of the most competitive 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’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 successful candidate will be supported by a welcoming and motivated staff body and a number of incentives conducive to a productive and balance working environment.

The LAE has just moved into its brand new building, Hawthorne House, with state of the art classrooms and facilities and is conveniently located in the heart of Stratford, opposite one of the largest and most accessible public transport hubs in London.

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.