Deputy Director of Education

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Job Description

• Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1UQ
• Salary: £62,000 - £68,000 per annum
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, part time applications also welcomed (3 days per week or more)
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 or January 2027
• Reference: 0673

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich are looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Education.

As a diocese, we work closely with our 87 Church of England schools which, together, educate 14,000 pupils. Following the retirement of the current postholder, we are looking for an experienced professional with senior primary leadership experience to join our team, starting in September 2026 or January 2027. We welcome full and part time applications. This is an exciting time as we are also recruiting a Director of Education to start in September.

This post is both rewarding and varied and involves:

• supporting governors in the appointment of headteachers
• providing advice to governors on headteachers' performance management
• supporting school with admissions policies and queries
• planning and delivering training
• visiting schools and providing school improvement support
• providing governance support
• building networks across schools.

If you love schools and can demonstrate the following criteria we would love to hear from you:

• successful experience as a senior leader in primary education
• a proven track record of improving performance and delivering results
• the ability to meet the varying needs of schools, as part of a team
• a deep commitment to Church of England schools.

To find out more

For an informal discussion about the post, please call Jane Sheat, Diocesan Director of Education on 07884 232231 or emailjane.sheat@cofesuffolk.org

How to apply

For an application form, job description and further details, please visit our website

Applications marked 'Confidential Application' should be emailed to: HR at HR@cofesuffolk.org or sent by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.

Please note: Applications will only be accepted via our application form.

Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.

Closing date: 5 pm, 20 April 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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