Director of Education
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Diocese of Blackburn is seeking to appoint a proactive, organised and skilled people-person to the role of Director of Education. This role is the senior officer primarily responsible for leading on the delivery of Diocese of Blackburn’s Vision 2026 through work with schools, universities, children and young people (The inspiring children and young people vision strand).
You will lead an experienced team and be accountable to the Board of Education. As a senior leader you will form part of the diocesan senior team under the Diocesan Bishop.
The Board of Education priorities are:
- Sharing its vision and passion for the churches work in schools and with children and young people
- Raising standards in church schools and academies
- Responding to new school structures and organisations
- Building on the high standards of service and support provided to our 189 church schools/academies
- Promoting equity, diversity and justice across our work
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for living out the gospel through serving schools and parishes
- A clear vision for how to enable children and young people to see something of God’s Kingdom
- Experience of working within the education sector
- A clear understanding of national educational policy
- An understanding of the culture of the Church of England
- 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/
Closing date 3rd April at 12noon
Interviews to be held on 20th and 21st April 2022
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.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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