Diocese of Chichester Education

Diocese of Chichester vacancies 

The Diocese of Chichester has 155 schools across Sussex working in partnership with our 360 parishes. Our vision for Education is to be “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.” Based at Church House in Hove, we seek to live out our vision to “Know, love and follow Jesus”.

School Effectiveness Officer

We wish to appoint two experienced senior leaders to help us deliver educational excellence and effectiveness across the 155 Church of England schools and academies that belong to the household of faith in the Diocese of Chichester.

As a result of the retirement of two members of the Education team we have a full time and a part time role (0.8) available from September. We are seeking candidates who can support the development of school improvement and Christian distinctiveness provision across our Church of England schools and academies. 

Job Description & Person Specification

Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 22 June 2025.

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 11 July 2025.

For an information conversation about the role please contact the Deputy Director of Education, Ruth Cumming (ruth.cumming@chichester.anglican.org). 

Please list on your application whether you are interested in the full time or part time role.


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