RE Advisor
Posted 1 week ago by The Church of England
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
North Shields, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of RE Advisor within the Joint Education Team focuses on supporting Church of England schools in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle to deliver high-quality Religious Education (RE) for all students. The position aims to enhance the educational experience and engagement of young people in schools and parishes, addressing the challenges faced by educational institutions today. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to the flourishing of children and young people through effective diocesan strategies. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the mission of the church schools is fulfilled amidst the evolving educational landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support schools and trusts in delivering high-quality RE education.
- Engage with young people in schools and parishes across the dioceses.
- Collaborate with the education team to address the needs of 106 church schools.
- Contribute to the development of diocesan strategies for church schools.
- Assist in navigating challenges related to finances and recruitment in education.
- Adapt to changes in the RE curriculum and support schools in implementing these changes.
Key Skills:
- Experience in education, particularly in Religious Education.
- Strong communication and engagement skills with young people.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by schools in the current educational landscape.
- Commitment to the mission of Church of England schools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: North Shields
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We warmly welcome your interest in the role of Diocesan Assistant Director (DADE) for our Joint Education Team which supports our Church of England schools across the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle. Church Schools are at the heart of the Church of England’s mission and our aim is to ensure that outstanding education is provided, and to foster high quality engagement with young people in schools and parishes across the dioceses. We are committed to making a key contribution to the flourishing of our children and young people through our diocesan strategies. As the Chairs of the Education Boards, we work closely together to ensure that the needs of our children and staff are met so that all can experience “life in all its fullness.” The principal task of the RE Advisor is to support schools and trusts to fulfil the mission of delivering high-quality RE education For those of all faiths and of none. Our experienced and skilled education team work closely to support our 106 church schools across 10 local authorities, which are a mix of voluntary aided, voluntary controlled and academies, some of which are in Multi-Academy Trusts, and we are looking for An RE Advisor to join us in September to increase our current capacity to support our schools. We know that schools face many challenges today, especially with finances and recruitment and the ever changing landscape in Education. However, we are committed to fulfilling our mission - to support the development of our church schools - and are looking for an RE Advisor to join our amazing team, someone who is excited about the opportunities ahead, who can build on the work done so far, but who is not daunted by the challenges that education faces today and the changes planned in the RE curriculum.