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The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is an academically selective free school for pupils aged 16-19 which provides a stimulating learning environment for academically aspirational young people. In order to prepare students for top universities and employment beyond, life at LAE Tottenham encompasses a variety of elements, both related to academics and personal development.
What do our staff say about working at LAE Tottenham?
"I love working with and for students who really want to work, succeed and use the opportunities the school has given them."
"The school has a supportive and visionary staff community."
"The work ethic of both staff and pupils makes the school a great place to be."
Equality and Safeguarding
We welcome applications from all sections of our community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and pupils. For more information on LAE Tottenham's Equality Statement please click here.
LAE Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Latest Job Vacancies
IT Manager
IT Manager - London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET)
Salary: circa £49,400 (FTE, dependent on experience)
Benefits: Defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 18% employer contribution, Benenden Healthcare, free lunch every day during term-time
Location: Lilywhite House, adjoining Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (On-site role with some flexibility, particularly during school holiday periods)
We are looking for a talented and proactive IT professional to lead our IT service and drive continuous improvement in a high-performing sixth form school. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, overseeing our infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital systems to deliver an excellent user experience for staff and students.
You will:
- Lead day-to-day operation and strategic development of IT services
- Act as technical escalation for complex issues, maintaining high service standards
- Drive cyber resilience including disaster recovery, security compliance and system hardening
- Manage cloud and on-site infrastructure including Google Workspace, virtualised servers and Aruba networking
- Support safe and effective adoption of educational technology and AI tools across the school
- Lead supplier relationships and ensure value from products and services
We are seeking someone who combines strong technical capability with excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping young people succeed.
Whether you are already working in an IT management role in a school, commercial or charity setting, or you are ready to step into management for the first time, we’d love to hear from you.
Full-time or part-time (job-share considered).
Join us and help deliver some of the very best outcomes anywhere in the country for young people in Tottenham.
Apply now and be part of our mission to transform lives through education.