Diocesan Director of Education
Church of England Birmingham
Salary: £79,000
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, worked flexibly
Location: Birmingham, with diocesan-wide travel
Closing date: 12.00 noon, Monday 2 February 2026
Interviews: Monday 23 February 2026
The Church of England Birmingham is seeking to appoint an exceptional Diocesan Director of Education to lead and serve its family of Church schools across one of the most diverse dioceses in the country.
This is a senior and influential role, offered at a time of opportunity and change, following the retirement of the current post holder. It is a calling as much as a post, combining strategic educational leadership with deep commitment to the Church’s mission.
Church of England Birmingham serves a richly diverse urban and rural population across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. At the heart of this work are 52 Church of England schools, educating children and young people to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.
Reporting to the Birmingham Diocesan Board of Education, and working closely with the Diocesan Secretary and Bishop, the Diocesan Director of Education will provide vision, leadership and statutory ...