Are you passionate about education and improving outcomes for 22,000 children who attend our Church schools across the Diocese? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to develop your career and become a system leader with a regional and national profile. You will join an experienced team of education officers and consultants who are committed to the flourishing of our Church schools. As our Deputy Director of Education (DDE), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in our Church schools. Working closely with the Director of Education, you will develop and implement strategies to enhance school effectiveness, promote strong governance, and support school leaders in achieving the best outcomes for their pupils. The Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) oversees 83 Church of England schools and 6 academy trusts across the Diocese of Guildford. We strive to support our schools provide the highest quality education, while nurturing their Christian character. Some of the key responsibilities of the role: Leadership: Drive the DBE''s strategic priorities, develop school effectiveness policies, and lead our school improvement initiatives. School Effectiveness: Oversee our school support services, create impactful training programs, and support and guide schools through Ofsted inspections. Development: Develop and maintain a programme of training and professional development to support school leaders and governors including the coordination of the framework ..... full job details .....