Church School Sustainability Lead, Jubilee House

Support Vacancies

Supporting the diocesan mission and the work of clergy across the Diocese, there are a range of support roles working from the modern offices in Southwell. Located opposite the Minster, with plenty of on-site parking, the offices are open plan and provide a attractive working environment. Working for us will bring benefits such as • 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 extra set days leave a year • Competitive salaries • 10% of salary contributed to a pension scheme • Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, legal and health advice • Excellent sick benefits from first day of employment

Date:

9 June 2025

£39,742 – £42,794 per annum, pro rata / part time (21 hours / 3 days per week) / fixed term contract 2 years / 10% pension contribution / (funded from the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) restricted reserves)

The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage.

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is seeking to appoint a part time Church School Sustainability Lead to:

Help fulfil the Diocesan Vision to Grow Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage.

Lead in the delivery of the Diocesan Board of Education Small Schools Strategy (July 2024).

Support each vulnerable and/or small diocesan church school to:

Ensure that it has a sustainable, flourishing future.

Establish and maximise strong local partnerships and networks.

Evaluate its position regarding academisation.

Based in Southwell, this role will include serving the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) and working as part of the Diocesan Education Team. The successful candidate will need a deep insight into the workings and needs of a vulnerable and/or small diocesan church school and a deep commitment to the Christian faith.

About You:

You will bring a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing small and vulnerable church schools.

You will be a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, able to work collaboratively with school leaders, governors, and wider stakeholders.

You will have a strong personal commitment to the Christian faith.

You will fully support the Diocesan Vision of ‘Living Hope’ and the Church of England Vision for Education.

Job Description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/School-Sustainability-Lead-Job-Description-Final-May-2025.pdf

DBE Small Schools Strategy July 2024: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DBE-Small-Schools-Strategy-Final-July-2024.pdf

Closing date: 22 June 2025 / Interview date: 4 July 2025

For an informal discussion please contact:

Nigel Frith, Diocesan Director of Education at dde@southwell.anglican.org

Please apply via Pathways: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=8789

We strive to be an equal opportunity employer