Deputy Director of Education

Introduction

We are looking for a dynamic individual to support and deputise for the Director of Education (DDE) in leading, managing and coordinating the work of the Diocesan Board of Education. To include supporting the DDE in providing effective services to schools, acting as an ambassador for the diocese and managing the day-to-day organisation and related work of the Education Team

Management of all matters relating to school sites, land, buildings and estates whilst ensuring that the Trustees assets remain protected. This also includes management and oversight of the delivery of School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding for the Diocese of Hereford (c£1,000,000), delivery of the capital programme and compliance with statutory duties. Where appropriate, as the lead diocese in a pooling arrangement with other dioceses, oversee the effective spend and reporting for SCA.

To lead the management, training and compliance of governance and admissions for maintained and academy schools, including those within multi-academy trusts.