Administrator

The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join the team.

Location: Edward King House, Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PU

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Start date: Easter 2024 (or earlier by negotiation)

About Us:

The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education (LDBE) is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to join our dedicated and talented team which inspires our family of church schools and academies across the Diocese of Lincoln. This is an exciting and rewarding role, in the context of an organisation which places Christian vision and values at the centre of all that we do.

The Diocese of Lincoln supports 142 church schools across a wide geographical area (infant, junior, primary and secondary) in the three Local Authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

Administrator – The Role:

For our next exciting phase of development, we are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated administrator to join our education team.

In this role as an Administrator, you will have a key responsibility for managing the administration of foundation governors in schools and academies. You should already have a successful track record of working effectively as an administrator and have a secure knowledge of school governance.

As a member of a small team, you will need to be adaptable and prepared to support colleagues as we continue to be collaboratively pro-active in providing the very best church school education for our communities in a changing landscape.

Administrator – You:

It is essential that you have excellent communication and IT skills and that you are able use your own initiative as well as follow advice to further develop the systems and practices we have in place to support schools.

It is important that you will share our vision for our family of schools and that you CARE. (Called, Aspirational, Rooted and Empowering).

In essence, the ideal candidate will have:

– A proven track record as a successful administrator

– Good knowledge of governance in schools and academies

– The ability to work collaboratively as well as on their own

– The motivation and initiative to further develop systems and practices

– A willingness to be adaptable and embrace new opportunities in the educational landscape

– The ability to inspire trust and confidence

– The ability to work inclusively within a Christian organisation

Administrator – Benefits:

– A supportive, dynamic and caring team working within a Christian context

– The opportunity to contribute to the diocesan vision for education and make a positive difference to our church school family

– Opportunities for continuous professional development

– The flexibility to work in a fully resourced office environment or at home, subject to negotiation

– Experience of working collaboratively with a range of talented school leaders and education partners

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified candidate on a permanent, full time contract.

If you are interested in this opportunity to contribute to the development of Church School Education in a forward-thinking diocesan education team, please download the application pack and application form from our website.

The LDBE promotes diversity and seeks a workforce which reflects Christian values. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

The LDBE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake a Basic Criminal Record check via the DBS.

Closing Date: Monday 5th February 2024 (12 noon).

Shortlisting: Wednesday 7th February 2024.

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th February 2024.

If you are interested in this Administrator opportunity to contribute to the development of Church School education in a dynamic and forward-thinking diocese, please click ‘Apply’ now to be redirected to our website.