Head of Schools, Children and Youth

Head of Schools, Children and Youth

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 plus pension 

The Diocese of Blackburn is seeking to appoint a proactive, organised and skilled people person to lead this exciting area of work within the Board of Education. You will assist in the leadership of the experienced team within the Board of Education as they work with children and young people in schools and churches throughout the diocese. You will also be responsible for the strategic support and management of schools, support of ministry with children and young people in churches, liaison with partner organisations and be a key person in the operational running of the Board of Education

The Board of Education priorities are:

• Sharing its vision and passion for the church’s work in schools and with children and young people in parishes
• Raising standards in church schools/academies
• Responding to new school structures and organisations
• Building on the high standards of service and support provided to our 189 church schools/academies
• Helping our churches to fulfil our Vision 2026 with regard to children and young people 

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for enhancing the experiences of children in churches and schools
• Experience of working closely with the education sector
• Clear understanding of national educational policy
• Understanding of children’s and youth work in churches
• An ability to work effectively with a variety of people and build strong relationships

Application forms and further details are available from https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

For more information on the work of the Board of Education please visit https://www.bdeducation.org.uk/ 

An occupational requirement exists for the post holder to be an active communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with the Church of England in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful applicant

Closing date for applications 16th September 2022 (12 noon)

Interviews to be held on 27th September 2022

Intended start date: 1st January 2023

The Board of Education believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The Board of Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The DBE has no scale system for pay progression. All staff are appointed on a spot salary that is only subject to cost of living pay rises