Diocesan Director of Education Church of England Birmingham

Diocesan Director of Education Church of England Birmingham Salary: £79,000 Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly Location: Birmingham, with diocesan-wide travel Closing date: 12.00 noon, Monday 2 February 2026 Interviews: Monday 23 February 2026 The Church of England Birmingham is seeking to appoint an exceptional Diocesan Director of Education to lead and serve its family of Church schools across one of the most diverse dioceses in the country. This is a senior and influential role, offered at a time of opportunity and change, following the retirement of the current post holder. It is a calling as much as a post, combining strategic educational leadership with deep commitment to the Church''s mission. Church of England Birmingham serves a richly diverse urban and rural population across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. At the heart of this work are 52 Church of England schools, educating children and young people to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Reporting to the Birmingham Diocesan Board of Education, and working closely with the Diocesan Secretary and Bishop, the Diocesan Director of Education will provide vision, leadership and statutory oversight for all aspects of the Diocese''s education work. You will act as the senior adviser on education, shaping strategy, influencing policy and ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance and Christian distinctiveness across schools ..... full job details .....