Diocese of Chichester vacancies 

The Diocese of Chichester has 154 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 Governance and Admissions Officer (0.7)

We wish to appoint a skilled and experienced team member to be the lead officer for school governance and admissions in Church of England schools across the Diocese and who will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Education.

For full details of the job please see the JOB_DESCRIPTION_AND_PERSON_SPECIFICATION.PDF.

The principal duties include:

• Provide expert advice and support on school admissions to headteachers and school governors.

• Advise on compliance and governance matters, including complaints and disciplinary issues.
• Develop and deliver training to governors and headteachers on admissions and governance.
• Manage the recruitment and appointment process of foundation governors.
• Work with the Deputy Director and School Effectiveness Team to address. leadership and management issues in schools to help raise standards and improve outcomes for children.

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

Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 1st March 2026.

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 16th March 2026.

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