Welcome to Cloughwood Academy

Message from the Headteacher

On behalf of the children, staff, Governors, and Trustees I would like to welcome you to Cloughwood Academy. Cloughwood Academy is a school where individuals are valued and nurtured to achieve their personal best regardless of their needs, starting points or previous experiences.  Children are supported in becoming confident, resilient, and independent young people, who thrive on challenge, and are motivated to learn.  All schools have their own distinctive ‘feel’ which makes each one unique. We believe that the ‘special feel’ at Cloughwood Academy comes from our nurturing approach and our belief that all children deserve the right to the best quality education.

I am extremely proud to lead a team that is committed to promoting children's well-being, achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for all in our care.  Staff, supported by Governors and Trustees, work hard to deliver a rich and broad curriculum which addresses gaps in learning and prepares children for their future education by equipping them with the skills and enthusiasm needed to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life.

If you are reading this, it means that you are considering applying for a position here at Cloughwood Academy, we welcome visitors and I strongly recommend that you visit the school before applying for any post (A virtual meeting can also be arranged) – you can do this by contacting our admin team to arrange an appointment. At Cloughwood we recognise that staff are our most precious resource, and we are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees. We offer a wide range of benefits including Wellbeing breakfasts, a well-equipped and private staffroom, regular opportunities to give anonymous feedback, access to Tech scheme and Cycle2Work, Occupational Health Services, Health Shield Cover, and a generous pension scheme.

We have worked hard at Cloughwood Academy to create an inclusive culture for our pupils and staff. A culture which is underpinned by an ethos of respect, integrity, tolerance, and achievement. We challenge our pupils and staff to be their best possible selves each day and to grasp the opportunities that are on offer. Working with children who have complex needs requires a special type of person; To be successful, you will need to be a compassionate, resilient and professional individual, with “a cup half full” attitude to life. If this sounds like you and you are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply and look forward to meeting you.

Mr Robert Newton

Headteacher