Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Elstree Screen Arts Academy is a specialist secondary free school and sixth-form provider for young people aged 14 to 19 in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Its distinctive screen arts focus supports an ambitious, practical and creative education across KS4 and KS5. The academy’s ethos reflects the wider values of Danes Educational Trust, promoting joy in working, teaching and learning alongside optimism, resilience, wellbeing, equality of opportunity, and a safe and secure environment in which every learner can thrive.

With approximately 524 pupils, the academy offers a focused learning community centred on screen arts and associated creative disciplines, including specialist production hair and makeup. It is part of Danes Educational Trust, a family of seven secondary schools and six primary schools serving communities across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. This trust membership gives the academy opportunities to share expertise and collaborate while retaining its distinctive specialist character and commitment to meeting the needs of 14-to-19 learners.

Working at Elstree Screen Arts Academy offers the opportunity to join colleagues who are passionate about creative education and excellent pupil progress. Staff can expect a collaborative professional culture, access to continuing professional development and wider trust networks, and an emphasis on wellbeing and professional growth. The academy is likely to offer access to an appropriate pension scheme and trust-based employee support, while its specialist curriculum provides an engaging setting for teachers and industry practitioners who want to inspire the next generation of creative professionals.