In her role, Georgina

Supports the schools within the Diocese to provide a distinctively Christian education, offering support and coaching. She deputises for the Director, as necessary and leads specific partnerships and initiatives within our 76 schools.

In her role, Lisa

Provides administrative support for our services to schools including the Diocesan Service Agreement, CPD and Appeals.

In her role, Joanne

• Develops and oversees the Diocesan Service Agreement which aims to bring high quality continuing professional development which has the Church of England Vision for Education at the heart. She works with professional external associates, colleagues nationally and volunteers to bring a rich programme of training, development and bespoke work for our schools and academies.
• Oversees the School Admission and Appeals service to VA schools and academies and represents the DBE nationally in this role.

In her role, April

• Communicates the diocesan vision for schools, churches, cathedral and chaplaincies to work together to communicate the gospel, make new disciples and transform communities.
• Supports Church Schools to develop and live out their vision to see their communities flourish and to educate for life in all its fullness.
• Challenges Church Schools to recruit passionate Christian leaders, who develop high quality teams, to provide excellent education for the children and young people they serve.
• Acts as a strategic partner with Local Authorities, the Regional Schools Commissioner, the Department for Education and the Church of England Education Office.

In her role, Helen

• Ensures highly effective governance of schools through the development of strong partnership working and support mechanisms for Chairs of Governors, Foundation Governors and Clerks
• Has responsibility for the administration of the DBE Headteacher Recruitment Service

In her role, Cassandra

• Performs all finance related functions for the organisation
• Manages the facilities and services for the organisation
• Liaises with stakeholders and relevant agents on school buildings and non-operational property matters