Diocesan Director of Education

Are you the dynamic and strategic individual to lead our education team?

Due to retirement we are recruiting a new Diocesan Director of Education as a key member of the Bishop of Worcester ’s Staff Team.

We have 100 church schools and academies, educating over 21,000 children in the diocese. The Worcester Diocesan Board of Education seeks excellence in all aspects of its work at a time of exciting opportunities and demanding challenges. Building on the outstanding work of the past, the Director will work with a skilled and dedicated team to guide our schools through the changes in education, notably the academy process, and taking schools forward as part of our diocesan Kingdom People Vision.

We are looking for someone with a:

• Passion for serving children and young adults through church schools
• Strong track record as an inspiring leader and manager at a senior level within education
• Commitment to developing people and partnerships
• Proven ability as a creative strategic planner
• Vision for seeing the Kingdom of God grow through the whole church’s involvement in education
• Passion to ensure our church schools make a bigger difference in children’s lives through quality education and Christian values
• Vision for enriching links between schools and churches as an outworking of our Kingdom People vision which includes being “dedicated to helping children, young people and young adults to belong and be nurtured in faith.”
• Proven track record in giving clear advice and advising on strategic responses to policy developments at national and local level

So, if you see this role with a clear and deep sense of vocation as the outworking of your commitment to Jesus Christ and want to enrich the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Application form and more details on www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/vacancies

And from HR Administrator, The Diocesan Office,
The Old Palace, Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JE
Tel 01905 730730,
e-mail jbaker@cofe-worcester.org.uk

Closing date: noon on 24 May 2016
Interviews will be held on 8th June 2016

Subject to DBS enhanced plus disclosure.

The Worcester Diocesan Board of Finance Limited is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England (No. 271752) Registered Office as above.
The Board is a Registered Charity No: 247778

The Diocese of Worcester supports equal opportunities in employment.