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School Adviser (Primary)
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/23046/7865
Introduction
Are you ready to inspire confidence, transform communities, and make a difference that lasts a lifetime? If so, we invite you to apply for this transformative role as a Primary School Adviser in the Diocese of Leeds for an Easter or September start in 2025.
About the Role
As a Primary School Adviser, you will play a pivotal role in encouraging confidence, fostering collaboration, and driving excellence across our 236 schools. Your work will not just support schools; it will shape the futures of countless young people and their communities.
This is your chance to step into a career that challenges and rewards you daily, combining the best of your leadership expertise with the opportunity to make a profound, lasting impact.
You will:
- Encourage confidence, belief and resilience in school leaders, teachers, and pupils, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
- Inspire excellence whilst nurturing a culture of care, achievement, and inclusivity that leaves no one behind.
- Build meaningful relationships with schools, supporting a holistic approach to education and creating thriving, confident communities.
- Help school leaders celebrate and enhance their schools' unique character, vision and distinctiveness.
- Provide invaluable advice on school improvement, curriculum development, and best practices in education.
Why Join Us?
When you join the Diocese of Leeds, you enter a role filled with purpose and opportunity. Here’s what we offer to ensure you succeed:
- A Supportive Network: Work as part of a close-knit advisory team of ex-headteachers who understand the demands of leadership and are united by a shared vision to transform lives.
- Ongoing Growth: You will benefit from a tailored induction and professional development program, including opportunities to become a serving SIAMS inspector.
- A Fresh Perspective: Enjoy a dynamic, varied role that keeps you engaged, challenged, and inspired daily.
- Rewarding Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £60,158, reflecting your experience and dedication.
- Reimbursement of car and travel expenses to support your work.
- A non-contributory 8% pension scheme, with an additional 5% employer-matched contribution to help secure your future.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for an exceptional education professional with:
- Proven experience in headship or advisory roles within primary education.
- A deep commitment to nurturing confidence and excellence in others.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for fostering thriving school communities built on care, respect, and ambition.
Take the Leap
Further details can be found in our attached application pack.
Closing date: Midnight, Monday 6th January 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th January 2025
Interviews: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th January 2025
Held at Church House, 17-19 York Place, Leeds LS1 2EX
This is your chance to embrace your experience, share your expertise and help shape the future of education, one school at a time.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
The Diocese has undergone a significant period of change since its formation in 2014. As part of its aim to ensure long-term sustainability and financial stability, the diocese has applied for and received strategic development funding (SDF) to increase spiritual and numerical growth, in line with its vision for confident Christians, growing churches, and transforming communities.
- Love God, the world and one another.
- Live in the world as it is, but, drawn by a vision of something better, we want to help individuals and communities flourish,
- Learn when we get things wrong, by listening and growing together.
