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  • After 12 years of phenomenal service, we are saying goodbye to our founding Chair, Jeremy Palmer. Day One Trust is now seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees into the next exciting phase of growth. With two Ofsted Outstanding schools, East London Arts and Music (ELAM) and London Screen Academy (LSA), and plans for further expansion, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of creative education.

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    Deadline: Monday 13th October
    To Apply: Click here to complete the application. You will be redirected to an online form to provide basic recruitment details, upload an anonymised CV, and answer two short questions of up to 200 words each.

  • Day One Trust is recruiting a Senior Recruitment Director to lead trust-wide student recruitment, admissions and outreach across East London Arts and Music and London Screen Academy. You will set the strategy, manage local recruitment teams, and ensure ambitious targets and a diverse intake as the Trust prepares for growth. This trust-level role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery.

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    Deadline: Friday 17th October
    To Apply: Click here to complete the application. You will be redirected to an online form to provide basic recruitment details, upload an anonymised CV, and answer two short questions of up to 200 words each.
    Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 October. Applicants will be notified shortly after the closing date.


  • We are seeking a trustee with expertise in people, culture and leadership to join the Day One Trust Board. This role will help shape a new committee focused on people, leadership and culture, supporting us to build a high-performing, values-driven organisation where staff and students thrive.

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    Deadline: 31st     October
    To Apply: Click here to complete the application. You will be redirected to an online form to provide basic recruitment details, upload an anonymised CV, and answer two short questions of up to 200 words each.