Salary: £Competitive to attract the right applicant + Relocation support Location: Liverpool, L17 Contract Type: Full Time Contract Term: Permanent Start Date: Negotiable
Emmaus Leadership have been retained by the Archdiocese of Liverpool to manage the appointment of a new Director of Education within the diocese.
This is a pivotal time in Catholic education within the Archdiocese as demonstrated by:
• A newly formed Education function that brings together schools and colleges and our Christian Education teams, as we embark upon the development of a new strategic vision.
• The recent launch of our first Archdiocesan MAT, as well as working closely with the DfE in the development of a new innovative MAT for Catholic schools.
• Archdiocesan Synod 2020 - the culmination of a 3-year listening and engagement process leading to a new pastoral plan for the Archdiocese, with an expected special focus on the life of our schools and parishes.
• A structural re-organisation across all functions within the Archdiocese to better support the Archbishop and Trustees in the mission of the Church has largely been completed, with the Director of Education now a key member of a new executive team.
You will be a practising Catholic with substantial experience of working successfully at a senior level in education, including senior management responsibility within a school/academy, college or a local authority. Headship and/or demonstrable school improvement experience across more than one school (Primary and/or Secondary) and a strong grasp of current educational issues (including CMATs evolving role within the parish, diocese and local community) a distinct advantage.
Now is a moment of real opportunity within the educational and catholic life of the Archdiocese, which makes this post an extremely attractive and rewarding career opportunity.
For an initial informal chat (in complete confidence) please call Liam Dowds, our Emmaus Advising Consultant, on 01737 652 043 or email him at ldowds@emmausleadership.me BEFORE applying.
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Marjorie Bannister, Chair - St Michael's Catholic College, London
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Barry Leyland, Chair - Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
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Fr David Gibbons, Chair of Governors & Parish Priest, Archdiocese of Southwark
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Canon Carolyn Lewis, Director of Education - Diocese of Leicester and Diocese of Derby
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Bishop Alan Williams sm - Diocese of Brentwood
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Peter Giorgio, Director of Education, Nottingham Diocese
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Michael Tennant - Chairman of the Board, St Edward's School
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Carry Lynott - Chair of Governors, Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Bradford
"This is the second time our Governing Board has used the services of Emmaus Leadership in the successful appointment of a new headteacher and we have no hesitation in recommending them to others."
Rosemary Johnson, Chair of Governors - Lowton CE High School
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