Director of Education

The Church of England in Lancashire wishes to appoint a Director of Education

The Diocese of Blackburn is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring leader to have strategic responsibility for the work of its Board of Education with children and young people in churches, in communities and in schools/academies and colleges. You will lead an experienced and committed team of staff and to support the Board in the development and implementation of its vision and strategy.

The Board of Education priorities are:

• Sharing its vision and passion for the Church's work in schools and with children and young people
• Raising standards in Church Schools/Academies
• Responding to new patterns of school organisation
• Building on the high standards of service and support provided to our 189 Church Schools/ Academies

The successful Candidate will have:

• A proven track record in senior leadership and experience in education
• The ability to engage and build strong relationships at all levels
• An understanding of the structures and culture of the Church of England
• A commitment to the Church's work with children and young people.

For an application form and further details go to: www.blackburn.anglican.org/vacancies or telephone Mrs Helen Morris on 01254 503070 Ext 220

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: noon, Thursday 18th September 2014
Interviews: September 25th/26th 2014