Manage
Manage the conversion of schools into the trust
Our ethos is collaborative and relationships are strong. Trust and school leaders work together to develop the principles and frameworks for continuous improvement, based on our shared values. Our school improvement team taps into the expertise in our schools to develop models of provision and guides for implementation which support each other at different stages of development. Our operating model ensures that how we work with individual schools is tailored to the school. Great schools focus on what their students need; Cranmer focuses on what our schools need, leaders working with and alongside to build capacity, encourage creativity, ensure sustainability.
Our strategic leadership team, led by Chief Executive Julie Hollis, brings the collaborative strategy to life. This is our SLT, where we work together on joint purpose, direction, and priorities, maximising the expertise and capacity we have to support all our schools in their ambitions, and challenges.
We are entirely focused on growing our culture and capacity as a highly effective trust.
CEO
Deputy CEO, Business Strategy
Headteacher of The Blue Coat School
Headteacher of The Brian Clarke CE Academy
Headteacher of East Crompton St Georges CE Primary School
Headteacher of Little Heaton Primary CE School
Headteacher of Mayfield Primary School
Headteacher of Saddleworth School
Headteacher of St John's Thornham CE Primary School
Headteacher of St Anne's CE Academy
Headteacher of St Matthews CE Primary School
Head of School Improvement
Headteacher The Radclyffe School
Strategic Director of TTD
We deliberately run a lean centre. School improvement doesn’t happen in a vacuum; headteachers need to understand all aspects of a complex organisation, and the executive team supports them to deliver. This includes financial effectiveness, sustainability, capital and estates planning, and managing risks.
Heads and leaders also need reliable HR advice, clear policies and procedures, and ICT services that are robust, cyber-secure, and well-managed. Through Marketing and Creative, we help schools communicate their values, strengthen their presence on and offline, and build reputation.
Our small team ensures schools have clarity and support without being burdened by bureaucracy. Everything is rooted in strong relationships, transparency, and open communication, with staff predominantly based in schools.
Operations Director
Chief Financial Officer
Director of HR
Director of IT
Executive Assistant & Company Secretary
Creative Lead & Marketing Manager
Manage the conversion of schools into the trust
Direct and support the operation of each school
Provide operational and management support to the Headteachers and SLT within the schools
Benchmark schools across the group developing collaboration, resource sharing and cross fertilisation
Manage risk areas across the trust
Undertake strategic management of the estate
Take a lead on any capital bids and allocations
Supervise and facilitate the production and audit of the company accounts
Join Cranmer Education Trust as a school governor and drive strategic success for our vibrant schools. Your expertise and passion can steer academic excellence, strengthen communities, and transform lives. No experience needed—we’ll provide full training. Take the leap and apply today!
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