Diocesan Director of Education
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Diocesan Director of Education
Closing Date
Thursday 12th September 2024 at 12noon
Location
Clifton Moor, York
Salary
£76,500 + benefits
Contact
Kirsty McCullough
Telephone
01904 699500
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Diocese of York in a senior leadership capacity where our vision is to be a diocese that is Living Christ’s Story in which a part of key ministry is seeking to link schools, households and churches.
As Director of Education with significant experience of senior leadership in educational contexts, you will oversee an energetic professional team.
You will have a uniquely placed role in seeking, forming and fostering the relationships that will help to make our diocesan vision a reality among people of all ages and situations through serving over 120 schools in North and East Yorkshire.
You will provide strategic leadership in the Education team by :
- Being a passionate and well-informed advocate for the church’s engagement with children and young people, including its work in schools.
- Inspiring, enthusing and influencing the Diocese to value children and young people in its schools and churches in line with the desire of the Diocese of York to grow younger and more diverse’.
- Embracing changing government policy and Church of England policies for education and taking advantage of the opportunities to promote the mission of the Diocese through education.
- Providing high quality advice for schools and other relevant institutions : ensuring all are clear that the church and its schools work to make known God’s presence and love in the world.
- Ensuring the voice, creativity and views of children and young people are heard, valued and celebrated at all levels within the Diocese.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and especially welcome applications from disabled candidates and those from UKME heritage as these groups are under-represented in our staff.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Only fully completed applications through Pathways will be accepted; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Interviews : Friday, 20th September 2024
There is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act for the post holder to be a practicing Christian.
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