Religious Education Adviser

The successful candidate will work directly with schools and teachers across the diocese to ensure that Religious Education is resourced and meets national expectations for RE in Church of England schools.

Manchester Diocese Board of Education (BOE) is an incorporated statutory body of the Diocese of Manchester. The Education Department supports the leadership and management of one hundred and ninety-two Church of England schools and academies, serving 60,000 pupils across Greater Manchester. We are seeking to expand our team with the appointment of a Religious Education Adviser.

The role is available on a full‑time basis (35 hours per week) or part‑time basis (17.5 hours per week).

The successful candidate will work directly with schools and teachers across the diocese to ensure that Religious Education is resourced and meets national expectations for RE in Church of England schools. The post holder will be a qualified teacher and will support schools to develop and sustain the provision, profile, and priority of religious education. Previous experience leading Religious Education is an essential criterion for the role.

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There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to know more about this role please get in touch with Terry Hart, Deputy Director of Education terryhart@manchester.anglican.org or Deborah Smith, Director of Education deborahsmith@manchester.anglican.org

How to apply

To apply, please click the link below. Applications should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. For further information, please refer to the Job Pack.

Queries can also be directed to: jobs@manchester.anglican.org 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 5:00pm

Interviews: Monday, 20 April 2026 at St John’s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND