School Adviser (Primary) - Diocese of Leeds

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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

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.

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