Director of Education Policy

In partnership with the Diocesan Directors of Education, the post holder will provide advice to the Bench of Bishops on the development of all aspects of the work of the Church in Wales at national level in relation to the education of children and young people and those at Further and Higher Education Institutions. Additionally, the post holder will lead on relationships with the Welsh Assembly Government and other key stakeholders in the sector.

Applications are invited from those with a living Christian faith (part 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this appointment) coupled with sensitivity to the range of theological views within the Church who:

• Has a thorough understanding of the educational landscape in Wales and a commitment to and knowledge of the place of Church schools in it.
• Senior experience in the education sector gained as a school leader, a Diocesan Director or an official in local or national Government.

The ability to communicate in Welsh or a commitment to learn would be an advantage.

The working location for this post will be the Provincial Office in Cardiff City Centre.

An application form and further particulars can be found on the Church in Wales website: www.churchinwales.org.uk/work-with-us

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Friday 30th March 2018.
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 25th April 2018.