Mr G Elswood

Mr Elswood has taught in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Wirral as a teacher and school leader for the last 24 years. He was first appointed as Headteacher in 2009 after gaining his Headship qualification (NPQH).

He enjoyed leading a three form entry infant and junior school through an amalgamation to form a new school and Governing Body. Mr Elswood successfully secured £3.2 million of capital funding for new school buildings for a newly formed Cheshire school.

In 2011 Mr Elswood moved to a four form entry school (880 children on roll) on the Wirral which was based across two separate sites.

Mr Elswood was appointed as a Magistrate in 2009 and worked in this community role on a part time basis for 15 years within the criminal and family court system in Cheshire,Livepool and Manchester. 

Mr Elswood was appointed as Executive Headteacher for the St John Chrysostom Federation in October 2016.  Initially working with the two governing bodies to form a hard federation which formally started in January 2017. The two schools have now have more than 120 employees and a senior team of eight who ensure that outcomes for children remain at the heart of decision making. Both schools within the Federation are now graded 'Good' by OFSTED. 

In recent years Mr Elswood has worked with other schools beyond the Federation to offer support, leadership and ongoing school to school support. This has involved working as a Headteacher, Consultant and joining an Interim Executive Board for a local primary school in Salford. Mr Elswood is currently supporting a third school on an interim basis in the local Manchester area.  School to school support is arranged through the Manchester Diocese and Local Authority Officers. Mr Elswood is a Trustee and Board member of the Church of England Manchester Diocese Board of Education (registered charity). 

Mr Elswood volunteers to support colleagues through the National Association of Headteachers (NAHT Union- Manchester Branch) and is an active member of the NAHT, National Equality and Diversity Network.