Deputy Diocesan Director of Education

Are you a Dynamic leader?            

Do you have the Belief that God might be calling you to this role?     

Are you committed to Excellence?  

If so please read on….  

We offer you: 

• 74 Church of England schools in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire 
• An experienced team of colleagues who work together well
• A high profile and influential role at a time of significant change
• The opportunity to ‘make the role your own’
• An extremely supportive Bishop and diocese  

We would like someone who: 

• Has a proven track record of effective leadership  
• Has ability to develop effective working relationships 
• Is able to work independently as well as part of a team 
• Has extensive knowledge and understanding of education policy, practice and data
• Is able to see the ‘bigger picture’ whilst paying attention to detail
• Grasps initiative to take projects forward to completion
• Is able to establish credibility with school leaders, governors and educational partners
• Sees a challenge as an opportunity
• Prayerfully considers what is needed and, in the words of a child, is ‘smiley and approachable’  

If you are seeking a new challenge, have a deep sense of calling and want to play a significant part in transformational education we would love to hear from you.    

To apply:  

Please complete the attached application form.  In addition to completing the application form, and as a separate document, please submit an outline of your educational philosophy and values relating to Church of England education with specific reference to this role (no more than two sides of A4).   Completed applications may either be:

• emailed to helen.gibson@covcofe.org If you do not receive acknowledgement of an electronic application then please phone 01788 422800 or 
• sent by post/hand delivered to: Mrs H Gibson, Diocesan Board of Education, The Benn Education Centre, Claremont Road, Rugby, CV21 3LU   

Start Date - by negotiation

Closing Date - 9 June 2017 at 9.00am  

Interview Dates - provisionally 19 June 2017     

Salary - £53,328 

Contract Type - Full Time     

Contract term - Permanent