Director of Education
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Job Summary
- St Edmundsbury and Ipswich DBF -Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
- Address:St Nicholas House4 Culter Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1UQ
- Salary:per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent required to start September 2026
- Reference:0577
Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswichs mission is to support the 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. As a diocese we work closely with our schools which together educate 14000 pupils. We are looking for an experienced Director of Education with education and senior leadership experience to lead our team from September following the retirement of the current postholder.
Based in Ipswich but with travel throughout Suffolk this post is both rewarding and varied.
You will:
- provide a range of support training and advice to Headteachers and Governors
- lead a small and highly effective team
- lead the work of the Diocesan Board of Education developing policy as the national education landscape changes
- promote education in Suffolk and representing the diocese as the lead on education
- work across the diocese more widely as a senior member of diocesan staff
- work with the Department for Education and local authority on a range of school issues
- work as part of a strong and supportive network of national and regional Directors of Education and with the Church of Englands National Society for Education on policy development and issues.
About you
We require someone who has:
- successful experience as a senior leader in education
- collaborative leadership and management skills
- the ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively
- a deep commitment to Church of England schools.
For more information
To find out more about us please visit our website.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jane Sheat Diocesan Director of Education by either calling or emailing .
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) with Confidential Application in the subject line by email to .
Alternativley please submit your application by post to Diocesan Office St Nicholas Centre 4 Cutler Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1UQ.
Please note: Applications will only be accepted via our application form. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.
Closing date: 5pm 9 February 2026
Interview date: 2 March 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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