APPOINTED!: Director of Education - Diocese of Brentwood in Essex

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A RECENT VACANCY EMMAUS HAVE APPOINTED TO. Diocesan Director of Education The Bishop of Brentwood, The Rt. Revd. Alan Williams, is seeking to appoint a Director of Education as a key member of his senior diocesan leadership team. The Diocese of Brentwood stretches from Harwich to Shoeburyness and Saffron Walden to Canning Town. This comprises the County of Essex, five London Boroughs (Havering, Barking encouraging collaboration to develop and sustain school improvement, and raise aspirations Confidently and enthusiastically articulate the role of Catholic education in the mission of the Church and be an effective witness to it We are looking for someone who has: Extensive leadership experience in an education context, at Headteacher level in school/academy/diocesan leadership or local authority/SIP setting. A strong grasp of current educational issues (including CMATs’ evolving role within the parish, diocese and local community) Excellent leadership and management skills - the ability to communicate a clear vision, win trust, influence and respect and bring people with you A deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic education as structured in this country Now is a moment of real opportunity within the educational and Catholic life of the Diocese, which makes this post an extremely attractive and rewarding career opportunity. A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics. Whilst your normal place of work will be based at Cathedral House, Brentwood, we anticipate some hybrid working, with 3 days being spent in the office. The Diocese of Brentwood is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required.