Clifton Diocese seeks Religious Education adviser (Secondary phase)

Clifton Diocese is one of the Catholic Dioceses in the West of England. Our administrative offices are based in Bristol and support the pastoral needs of the Catholic community across eight local authorities, including Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bristol.

The Schools & Colleges team support our 64 schools across this wide area, ensuring that they uphold Bishop Bosco's vision of delivering the best quality education in partnership with one another.

We are seeking to expand our team, by appointing a part time colleague, to support the RE Lead in securing high-quality Catholic education across the Diocese that ensures and supports the preservation of Catholic Schools, with a particular focus on Secondary Religious Education.

The post is for 2 days per week, 39 weeks per year.

The successful applicant will have recent and relevant experience of teaching and/or advising in RE in the secondary phase (and preferably post 16) with a willingness to contribute to the Primary work of the Diocesan team.

You will need to offer RE advice, training and consultancy to schools, Single academy trusts, and our three Multi academy trusts.

The successful applicant will be knowledgeable about the new Religious Education Directory, the Prayer & Liturgy Directory, and experience as a CSI inspector would be an advantage.

You need to be confident in designing and delivering training, as well as conducting accurate reviews of schools.

The role will be based at Alexander House, Bristol, but will require extensive travel around the Diocese, as well as well as some evening work.

The salary is £43,500 - £46,500 pro rata:

The Diocese operates a pension scheme

If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch with the Director of Schools & Colleges, Mary Cox, or Paula Asquith on 0117 9025599

Address:
Alexander House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX

Closing date for applications: 27th September 2024

Successful applicants notified: 30th September 2024

In-person interviews in Bristol: 11th October 2024

Starting date: As soon as possible

Clifton Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.