Church In Schools Pioneer (a Flourish Pilot post)
Education Vacancies
The diocese has responsibility for 73 Church of England Schools, including both Primary and Secondary Schools. Our Schools aim to have a distinctive Christian ethos in the way in which they teach all their students. If you have empathy with this and you are committed to providing the best possible education for children, you are welcome into our family.
Date:
22 July 2024
35 hours per week – £32,636 per annum / plus pension contribution / 2 year fixed term contract
Do you have a vision for:
Engaging with young people?
Ensuring they encounter Christ and search for truth?
Building closer partnerships between schools and churches?
Developing expressions of church in a school context?
If so, you could be the passionate leader we’re looking for in an exciting new role: Church in School Pioneer.
The Church in School Pioneer is a new position within a Flourish Pilot, a national Church of England programme aiming to reach children and young people with the good news of Jesus in the place where they spend most of their time, their school. You will work with church secondary schools and local churches to develop expressions of church in school and pathways between church and school. Young people – their needs, voice and leadership – are central to the project.
This is your opportunity to:
Spearhead a new, dynamic project with the potential for transformational impact and shaping national strategy
Work collaboratively with schools, churches, and young people across our Diocese
Pioneer new worshipping communities with young people’s voices at their heart
You could be a perfect fit if you have:
A deep commitment to Christian faith and a heart for young people
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
The ability to build relationships and teams across organisational boundaries
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people and the future of our churches and schools.
Interested? Find out more and apply today!
Job Description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Church-in-School-Pioneer-Job-Pack.pdf
For an informal conversation about this exciting role, please contact Nigel Frith (Diocesan Director of Education) Nigel.Frith@southwell.anglican.org or Ruth Lee (Lead for Growing Younger) Ruth.Lee@southwell.anglican.org
Please apply via: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=7358
Closing Date: 22 August 2024 / Interviews: 5/6 September 2024
We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.