We have a committed and talented team of staff who are all dedicated to ensuring the best for our children in every aspect of school life. We always put the children first and ensure on a daily basis that they can 'take care, be proud' and 'live life in all its fullness', thus reaching their full potential.  Their high standards of teaching and learning, along with the wonderful pastoral support they provide for our children, are of a very high standard, and they are frequently recognised and praised by visitors to our school.

Head Teacher

Mrs Melanie Stevens (Designated Safeguarding Lead) 

Assistant Head Teachers

Miss Ell Robinson (Designated Safeguarding Lead, Pupil Premium Lead)

Mrs Eleanor Hodgson (Designated Safeguarding Lead, Data Protection Officer, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator – SENDCo)

Foundation:

Mrs Eleanor Hodgson

Key Stage 1 Infants: Year 1 & 2

Mrs Alison Marshall, Mr Matthew Gomersall

Key Stage 2 Lower Juniors: Year 3 & 4

Mrs Hanna Lock, Miss Shannon Murphy

Key Stage 2 Upper Juniors: Year 5 & 6

Mrs Debbie Wicks, Miss Lydia Miranda

Teaching Assistants and Carers

Mrs Jane Chilton, Miss Lorraine Wilkinson, Miss Jayne Young, Mrs Kirsty Landers, Miss Kirsty Maule, Mrs Kate Verner, Mrs Jayne Willis, Mrs Lisa Dumont, Mrs Julie Thurman, Mrs Sarah Mulligan, Mrs Rachel Whiting.

Office Staff:

Mrs Tracy Strutt (Academy Business Manager), Mrs Amanda Wright (Office Admin)

Site Staff:

Mr Allen Gibson (Academy Site Manager)

Mr Mark Pyper.

Kitchen Staff:

Mrs Sandra Daws, Mrs Angela Maule, Mrs Janette Chow and Mrs Jean Johnson.

Lunchtime Staff:

Miss Kirsty Maule (Midday Supervisor), Mrs Kirsty Shaw, Ms Gemma Brown, Mr Mark Pyper, Mrs Lynne Elmer, Ms Yuko Day

Staff Roles and Responsibilities

Professional Development at Archbishop Cranmer

All staff at Archbishop Cranmer are committed to ongoing professional development to ensure high quality teaching and support for all pupils. Training is carefully aligned to school improvement priorities and is delivered through regular staff meetings and planned development opportunities.

Early Career Teachers receive a structured programme of support and mentoring through the Early Career Framework. This ensures a strong start to their careers and is supported through partnership with the Flying High Teaching Hub as the Appropriate Body, alongside links with Nottingham Trent University and SCITT providers.

Staff at all stages of their career are supported to develop their practice and leadership through a range of professional learning opportunities, including external training and recognised qualifications.