Welcome to Ellesmere

Wishing you a very warm welcome to Ellesmere College, Leicester.

I feel utterly privileged to be the Executive Principal of such an inspirational school which specialises in nurturing the talents of both students and staff. We believe in, and actively promote, close links with families, whose children we are lucky enough to educate and care for across our sites.

At Ellesmere we have places for 439 students with a range of special educational needs from Early Years through to Post-16. All of our young people have Education, Health and Care Plans. We pride ourselves in personalising learning through our differentiated curriculum pathways. We prioritise preparation for adulthood at all stages of development, promoting independence and aspiration. When students leave Ellesmere they have the skills they need to make a positive contribution to society. In fact, some of our students move directly into employment through our successful Project Search programme in partnership with the NHS, Voco Hotel and the University of Leicester. We are extremely proud of this programme. Please see our Post 16 area to find out more.

At Ellesmere, every student strives to be the best they can be with the support of a skilled, committed and creative staff team. We value aspiration, achievement, creativity and challenge alongside respect, resilience and a love of learning.

Our students are taught and encouraged to demonstrate the Ellesmere Qualities of respect, responsibility, independence, confidence, resilience and teamwork throughout school life. At Ellesmere we are a family, committed to each other and a life-long journey of learning.

Our ‘Ellesmere Qualities’ underpin everything we do at Ellesmere. Our students are taught and encouraged to demonstrate the ‘Ellesmere Qualities’ of respect, responsibility, independence, confidence, resilience and teamwork. The qualities were developed by staff alongside the student council who were able to identify the key elements of the Ellesmere ethos. 

Our curriculum covers eight areas of learning throughout which, the qualities permeate and there is also an emphasis on preparation for adulthood and independence. We educate our young people to be good people so that they leave us being about to make a positive contribution to society.

Our motto of ‘Be your best, be happy, believe!’ was developed by students to capture what we stand for at Ellesmere. We help all children to become the best they can be, academically, emotionally and socially. We nurture all of our young people and prioritise wellbeing and mental health as well as academic progress. When a child is happy they can learn most effectively.

If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.

We are a vibrant and happy school where the students are at the heart of everything we do. Ellesmere College is a great place to work and by joining us you will receive a wide range of benefits including: 

• High quality training targeted to your role to support you in your duties and to extend your skills and knowledge for your future career path
• High quality induction and support for new starters
• Access to the Smart Clinic which provides free counselling, physiotherapy, GP appointments, eye tests, flu jabs and legal advice
• Staff sports clubs and other social opportunities 
• Free car parking
• Pension and salary sacrifice schemes e.g. cycle to work 
• Discounted gym membership and swimming for Leicester City Council 
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all staff through our wellbeing committee and regular opportunities to feedback to SLT