This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in the future of education in Wales at a national level. The Church in Wales is a major educational provider serving 27,000 pupils at 144 schools (including 5 secondary), in a wide range of rural and urban communities, in both large and small settings, both Welsh-medium and English-medium. The Director of Education is responsible for leading on relationships and policy development conversations with Welsh Government and other key stakeholders in the sector and for ensuring the Church in Wales’s education provision continues to develop in quality and ambition and plays a full, confident and growing part in the educational landscape of Wales. The post-holder will work closely with the Bishops of the Church in Wales and the Diocesan Directors of Education and other senior education leaders. The Director of Education will be a member of the Mission and Strategy Team, will line manage two specialist national advisors and will contribute to delivering policy advice and continuous service development across all our schools. Person Specification A degree qualification in a relevant discipline. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A thorough understanding of the educational landscape and policy environment in Wales. A commitment to maintaining the distinctive ethos, character, vision and mission of Church in Wales Schools, to constantly improving the quality of their work, and to strengthening and enhancing their position, profile and reputation in the educational landscape of Wales. Extensive senior experience of operating in the education sector as a school leader, Diocesan Director of Education, or official in local or national Government, including experience of working with senior officials and elected members. Political astuteness, combined with strong relationship management, networking, influencing, team building, and consensus-building skills. The ability to work as part of a senior management team in a complex environment, including steering policies successfully through governance structures while consulting with stakeholders throughout. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in producing concise, perceptive briefings on complex issues and managing major projects through from inception to execution while monitoring and evaluating their impact. Willingness to travel throughout Wales and beyond, including overnight stays. A full driving licence and use of own transport An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales Salary: £68,149 per annum Location: 2 Callaghan Square, Cardiff Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Director of Mission and Strategy Hours of Work: 34.75 hrs/pw Closing date 09 May 2025 at 10.00 am Interview date 02 June 2025 in person in Cardiff