School Governance and Admissions OfficerWe wish to appoint a skilled and experienced team member to be the lead officer for school governance and admissions in Church of England schools across the Diocese. The post holder will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Education, schools, governors and senior leadership teams.Position: School Governance and Admissions OfficerLocation: East Sussex/HybridSalary: £30,970 per annum (pro-rata FTE £44,242 pa)Hours: Part-time, 26.25 hours per week (flexible working)Contract: PermanentClosing Date: 27th November 2025Interview Date: Hove on 15th December 2025 About the RoleThe Diocese has 154 schools across Sussex working in partnership with 360 parishes. The vision for Education is to be Deeply Christian, serving the common good. Based at Church House in Hove, the organisations seeks to live out this vision to Know, love and follow Jesus . The principal duties include:Providing advice and support relating to school admissions to headteachers and school governorsAdvising school governing boards and headteachers on issues of compliance and governance, including complaints and disciplinary issuesDeveloping and delivering training related to admissions and governanceManaging the recruitment and appointment process of foundation governorsWorking with the Deputy Director and School Effectiveness Team to address leadership and management issues in schools with the purpose of raising standards and improving outcomes for childrenAb