Headteacher

Cranfield Church of England Academy is a forthcoming, engaging and stimulating Christian school that places children at the heart of every process, standard and directive. Highly supported by a dedicated Governing Body, a team of enthusiastic and engaged staff, and inspirational children, the school radiates a passion for learning from the moment you walk in the door.
Set in Cranfield, a picturesque village which is world-leading in its contribution to global innovation and cultural communities, our school offers the new Headteacher opportunity to grow, lead and continuously improve the education of our children.

Fully immersed in our ethos of ‘enjoying, achieving and learning’, we want a Headteacher who can ‘be Cranfield’ in everything they do.

We are looking for a new Headteacher who:

• Will uphold a strong Christian ethos; embracing an environment that is friendly, dynamic, open andengaging, ensuring all children feel equally valued for their culture and contributions
• Is outwardly focused, with the ability to recognise educational, political and community changes and challenges that may affect the school and collaborate effectively, with other stakeholders
• Dynamically and innovatively motivates staff, parents and children, strategically and effectively, through all processes and management

Cranfield Church of England Academy is passionate in providing an environment that enables children, staff and parents to flourish, develop and achieve. We are looking for a Headteacher who shares this drive, is enthusiastic and equally motivated in promoting the vision and values of the school itself.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit our website for a job specification pack:http://www.cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk/Recruitment/

Closing Date; 9.00am on Wednesday 23rd February 2018

Shortlisting; 27th February 2018
Interviews; 6th & 7th March 2018

Diversity statement:

At Cranfield Church of England Academy, we support the principle of equality and diversity in employment wholeheartedly andwelcome applications regardless of age, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding statement:

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.