Mr Crawley was appointed headteacher in January 2025 having previously worked as a school leader in Uttlesford. Before working in education, Mr Crawley was an Artistic Director of a large youth theatre company, and has a BA in Drama.

Mr Crawley holds an NPQH and has been awarded Fellowship status by the Charted College of Teaching in recognition of his commitment and achievements within the teaching profession. Mr Crawley has just completed a two year programme in order to become a Teacher Education Fellow. Mr Crawley is also an NPQ facilitator and an ELE (Evidence Lead in Education), working alongside the Essex Research School.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family - playing with his two sons (Ezra and Joel) and also taking his dog Albus for long walks in the woods. Mr Crawley is often found in the kitchen at home as he loves cooking and making/drinking coffee. In his spare time he directs theatre productions