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The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced, visionary Academic and Training Lead to shape and deliver high-quality formation and training for those preparing for licenced ministry within the Church of England and curate the training offered to those already licensed and leading in mission and ministry in our parishes.
As the Academic and Training Lead, you will be a key member of the St Marthas College (SMC) team. St Marthas College is at the heart of vocational formation within the diocese, bringing together a growing range of training pathways including Foundations in Ministry, Occasional Courses, CMD, Clergy Wellbeing, and leadership development.
The Role
Working closely with the SMC Principal, and colleagues across the Mission Team, you will:
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- Lead the academic developmentof St Marthas College learning pathways, in line with diocesan priorities and national Common Awards requirements
- Oversee the delivery of courses for candidates of ministry, including assessment, evaluation, and curriculum development
- Work collaboratively with key partners, including the SCTEI Academic Registrar, Durham University Common Awards team, and diocesan staff to ensure robust academic practice
- Plan and deliver modules, residential weekends, and wider formation programmes
- Champion pedagogical innovation, particularly in online and asynchronous learning
- Provide pastoral care and formation oversight for students on licensed ministry pathways, including the oversight of annual reviews and appraisal processes
- Be present at midweek teaching sessions and contribute to teaching across the curriculum
- Oversee the development and delivery of the diocesan online training portal
- Line manage the E-Learning Coordinator
- Create and oversee an integrated training curriculum for those serving in Parishes
- Commission training in response to identified needs across the diocese.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
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- A masters degree in a field relevant to ministry training
- Experience of teaching, not necessarily in a formal educational setting
- Experience of ministry within the Church of England (lay or ordained)
- A broad awareness of Christian ministry and theology, and a strong understanding of Church of England structures
- Confidence with IT, remote working, and platforms such as Moodle
- The ability to teach using flippedclassroom and blendedlearning approaches.
You will also be:
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- A clear and thoughtful communicator, able to build strong and respectful working relationships
- Well organised, with the ability to manage a varied and at times intensive workload
- Able to take initiative while working well as part of a team
- Flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
This role sits at the intersection of academic leadership, ministerial formation, and strategic training developmentideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, missionfocused environment.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Academic and Training Lead.
Benefits of the role include:
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- Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
- A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
To apply, submityour CValong with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.
A DBS Disclosure is not required for this role.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.