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RE Lead & Schools Adviser

Closing date: 01 June 2026
Contact: Human Resources
Location: Chelmsford

(Previous applicants need not apply)

Working hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) with the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working 

Salary: £63,470 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 30 days holiday

ROLE DUTIES

  • Act as the Religious Education Lead for schools and academy trusts across the Diocese, providing expert guidance, curriculum support and leadership
  • Provide improvement focused advisory support to schools across the Diocese, offering leadership, pastoral and curriculum guidance.
  • Advise schools on Christian distinctiveness as part of the school visits support package
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality and performance of RE across diocesan schools and trusts, including preparation for RE related SIAMS strands.

CRITERIA

While applicants are expected to have a working knowledge of Religious Education, there will be opportunities for further training and professional development to support the successful candidate in developing their confidence and expertise in this role.

  • Degree educated
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Substantial leadership or advisory experience within Church of England schools
  • Strong grasp of the Church of England Vision for Education
  • Theologically articulate, spiritually grounded, and reflective

For more information  please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form and confidential declaration form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org

Closing Date: 1 June 2026

Interview Date: 10 June 2026 

We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.

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Job description Application form
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