To work with the Bishop and members of the DBE and its committees, to shape strategic purpose and direction for the future of CofE schools and academies within the diocese.
To lead the Board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for The DBE Measure (1991)
To work in partnership with the Director of Education (DDE) to ensure the strategic direction agreed by the Board is translated into appropriately resourced activity, thus achieving the mission of the organisation.
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.
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.
Helen Gibson
Executive Assistant and Governance Officer
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
Contributes to the design, content and presentation of strategic and operational activity as directed by the DDE
Maintains an overview of the administrative needs of the whole team to ensure staff well-being and efficiency.
Supports schools with the development of excellent Religious Education provision through delivery of CPD, materials and one-to-one support for RE subject leaders.
Provides high quality resources for collective worship based on a variety of relevant themes and the liturgical calendar.
Supports schools in nurturing spiritual growth in pupils, through an ongoing exploration of the nature of spiritual development within a Christian context.
Offers ongoing support and advice to schools preparing for SIAMS and/or Ofsted inspections.
Leads schools in developing ‘Faith at Home’, making links between school, church and home so that faith can be nurtured in children and young people.
Provides administrative support to the DBE Board and its subcommittees which includes maintaining membership records, co-ordinating meetings, agendas and preparing minutes.
Provides administrative support to the Head Teacher Reference and Advisory Group in all aspects of their meetings, membership and correspondence.
Assists the Executive Assistant with the appointment of Foundation Governors.
Organises DBE events, maintains the booking system for all DBE courses and communicates with delegates and venues.
Provides support to the RE and Spirituality Officer.
Supports the School Appeals Service by preparing all pre and post appeal hearing administration, liaising with panellists and organising appropriate venues and hospitality.
It was fantastic to join with @Cov_DBE and see all that is being achieved in their YLA projects. We heard from some very passionate young leaders sharing all the small things we can do to make big changes and why this is so important #bethechange https://twitter.com/Cov_DBE/status/1526281007275642887
Great also to hear teachers speak so confidently about the impact the YLA programme & ICONS module are having on pupils. This is all part of our @CofE_Cov @CoventryFaith Growing Faith project, begun during the early days of the pandemic & now bearing fruit 🍎
Jen had the privilege of joining the fabulous @ABYyouthtrust team in visiting the two Nuneaton schools in our Nuneaton-Bedworth Young Leaders Project in conjunction with @ICONSCoventryC1. Such a great few hours hearing children articulate their self-reflections as leaders 👌🏻🙌🏻
Are any of our schools thinking about applying for REQM (we hope you are; so much great RE across the diocese)? Please do check this out from @reonline_tweets 👇🏼