We take the upmost care of our trainees and therefore the statement below applies to all posts at ELAM. Please read before applying:
To safeguard our trainees, the post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Scheme certificate will be obtained before an offer of employment is confirmed.
Open Positions
We currently have a number of vacancies available across the academy. To apply for any of our open positions, please click on the application form below and select the role you are applying for from the list provided.
If you have any specific questions about any of the roles, please email Hannah.Lane@dayonetrust.co.uk. She will be happy to help directly or coordinate a response from the relevant colleague. Please be as specific as possible in your query so that we can provide a clear and helpful answer.
We are hosting two visit days for prospective applicants on Tuesday 10 March, 10am to 12pm, and Thursday 19 March, 2pm to 4pm. These sessions will include a tour of the school, an opportunity to meet the Headteacher, hear more about the vision and ask any questions you may have. To attend, please email Hannah Lane at the address above. If you are unable to attend either date and would like to arrange a phone call instead, please contact Hannah to let her know.
Vice Principal
We are seeking a Vice Principal to support the Headteacher in leading whole school improvement across curriculum, culture, behaviour and operations. This is a pivotal senior leadership role within a small, ambitious specialist academy, offering the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely connected to teaching and day to day practice. The successful candidate will play a central part in driving high standards, strengthening systems and ensuring every young person thrives in an inclusive, industry connected environment.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Thursday 19 March.
Full details can be found in the job pack by clicking here.
Assistant Principal - Industry & Progression
This role will lead and embed ELAM’s industry engagement and alumni strategy across music, film, television and games. This senior leadership role ensures that industry is fully integrated within the curriculum, shaping live briefs, masterclasses, mentoring and work experience so that every student benefits from meaningful professional exposure and strong progression routes. You will lead partnerships, oversee alumni development and drive ambitious destinations, ensuring our work remains inclusive, future focused and deeply connected to the creative industries.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 20 March.
Director of Music
We are seeking a Director of Music to lead and shape ELAM’s Music Performance and Production provision. This senior, hands on leadership role combines curriculum design, team development and industry engagement, ensuring our music pathway is ambitious, inclusive and closely aligned with professional practice. You will drive high standards in teaching and production, build strong industry partnerships, and create powerful platforms to showcase trainee work, positioning ELAM as a leading training ground for emerging talent.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 27 March.
Teacher of Music
We are seeking a Teacher of Music Performance and Production to deliver high quality, industry relevant teaching within ELAM’s music pathway. This hands on role will see you planning and leading project based learning that develops students’ technical skills, creative voice and professional behaviours, closely aligned to real world practice. Working alongside the Director of Music and industry partners, you will guide students from concept to showcase, ensuring their work meets professional standards and opens up meaningful progression into the creative industries.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 24 April.
If there is not a job advertised currently at ELAM that is suitable for you, but you want to get in touch with us anyway, please fill the form in below: