Diocesan Ethos, RE and SIAMS 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:
25 July 2025
Full Time / 35 hours per week / £48,920 – £51,949 per annum depending on experience / 10% pension contribution
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 of Courage
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is seeking to appoint a full time Diocesan Ethos, RE and SIAMS Lead. The role includes the following priorities:
Strategic, whole-school development of Christian vision and lived ethos, rooted in the Church of England Vision for Education and the Diocesan Vision of Living Hope.
Oversight and leadership of Religious Education across the Diocese.
SIAMS support and training.
The Church of England Vision for Education is rooted in John 10.10, ‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness’. It seeks the flourishing of every child, adult and church school community. This aligns with the Diocesan Vision of Living Hope.
About You:
Personal Christian faith (an occupational requirement).
Detailed understanding of and passionate commitment to the Church of England Vision for Education and the Diocesan Vision.
Significant experience of leading RE and an understanding of the opportunities, challenges and complexities of school life.
A relationship builder with good oral and written communication skills.
Job Description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Job-Description-Diocesan-Ethos-RE-SIAMS-Lead-July-2025-final.pdf
Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025 / Interview dates: Wednesday 17 / Thursday 18 September 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=8988
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer
DBS clearance is required for this post