The Trust was set up as a multi-academy trust in September 2015. Its initial focus was on ensuring that the single academy at its core, Heathside Weybridge, maintained its status as a high-performing school and put in place the necessary governance and financial structures needed to meet statutory and other Government requirements; and on developing its vision of how the Trust should develop. Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an 11-16 six form entry academy, opened to new Year 7 in September 2022, in a temporary building on the permanent site. The school will move into its permanent building in September 2023.

Joining ElmWey Learning Trust means that you will be joining a small growing MAT at an exciting time in its development, where all staff are recognised not only as individuals but for their strengths and contribution to the organisation. They are our best resource.

Teachers, support and administrative staff work together as a team committed to providing the best education possible for the children in the Trust. Staff are well supported not only in the classroom but in relation to their work life balance and well-being. Staff are challenged to be the best they can be and we talent spot and seek to develop all, right through from joining us as an NQT through to senior management. There are plenty of opportunities for staff to develop their career in a specific area and many quickly take on additional responsibilities and rapid promotion. We are proud of the positive learning environment that exists for not only the students but for all whom work within the Trust.

If you are excited by what you have read and feel you would like to join our Trust we always welcome expressions of interest from teachers, support and administrative staff who would like to join our Trust. If we are currently not advertising a job that fits your skills and experience please join our Talent Pool and we will contact you when a suitable position arises.

Heathside School’s focus on delivering a rich curriculum, maintaining high standards and ensuring an excellent standard of teaching and learning has placed the school in the top 10% at post 16 and in the top 15% at GCSE in progress nationally. The school is a vibrant and caring learning community where students thrive. The last Ofsted inspection in March 2018 stated;

Heathside is a harmonious school where everyone pulls together to do their best. Morale among pupils and teachers is high.

Heathside’s staff are extremely dedicated and have a wealth of subject knowledge and expertise which permeates the broad and balanced curriculum which they deliver. The curriculum also drives the development of cross curricular skills such as reading, communication skills, creativity and numeracy. A full programme of PSHE and RSE ensures pupils have the opportunity to explore and debate current topics and increase their knowledge on how to look after themselves, develop intercultural respect and understanding and keep themselves safe.

The school’s core values of Respect, Endeavour and Commitment help students to develop an empathy and understanding of others. It aims for all pupils, when they leave, to be responsible, caring individuals who approach the next stage of their lives with principled, open minds, able to make a positive, successful contribution as global citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Please click here to find out more about Heathside Weybridge.

Heathside Walton-on-Thames School opened in September 2022 for new Year 7 with a PAN of 120, four forms of entry, rising to six forms of entry, a PAN of 180 in September 2023.

In September 2023 the school moved into the permanent buildings, having spent the first year of operation in temporary accommodation on the permanent site on Waterside Drive.

Please click here to find out more about Heathside Walton.