“I choose to work at the Cranmer Education Trust as I want to work in an environment where I can feel myself making a difference to the young people of Oldham. Working for the Trust at The Brian Clarke Academy is both challenging and incredibly fulfilling, no two days are the same and there is a unique energy working alongside young people and colleagues who are passionate about education.”
“The Trust has invested in me and encouraged continuing professional development, which has allowed me to develop as a teacher, leader and individual”
“I enjoy working with such highly motivated and professional colleagues. When you work alongside people of high calibre it pushes you to lift your game. I find that no two days are the same, and there are many opportunities to work on larger projects. With these projects we're encouraged to develop our skills and qualifications.”
"Cranmer is professional and focused on leading educational improvement, making a difference to the life chances of children and young people in the area. There are numerous opportunities for professional growth here. I have been part of CET for 10 years, experiencing many opportunities for professional development.”
"Cranmer is a family of schools with people at the heart - we are more than a team. We are all driven to support each other as we set up and develop ways of working which enable children in our communities to thrive."
“I really enjoy the very professional and supportive environment within the executive team. We do the hard yards together. I know that what I do really makes a difference to schools – I see it, and they tell me”.
“The support I get from the executive team enables me to do my job. I know that the things that can trip you up as a headteacher are being dealt with by people who are specialists in their areas, and they can call on, for example, legal advice which the trust collectively buys into. It takes out all the uncertainties and risks that happen when you are responsible for everything. Even in a big school your business staff can be quite isolated, so I really value the support you get centrally and the networks that they work in with people doing similar roles across the trust. I know they enjoy it too, it develops them, and they develop too, all of which helps retention.”
“I really enjoy the Cranmer Cup competition, it brings us together, pupils and staff and it does make people feel they belong. Everyone likes a good competition even when we lose (said no one, ever. We’ll win next time round.)”
“I love my job. I love the way people just get on with it, because we know we are making a difference for children and young people.”
“The Cranmer House Christmas “Spoons” competition. I enjoy how we celebrate together as the central team and the teacher training and development team with some light competition and fun, it helps us get to know each other. It is now a family favourite for gatherings”.
