Birmingham Diocesan Education ServiceForming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice. About us What We Offer Our MIssion and Values Our vision and strategy Our schools Our Schools Admissions CSI Inspections Our work with schools Catholic Education High quality inclusive education Raising Standards: Best Practice Leadership Recruitment and Formation Finance and Operations Directives and Protocols DES Model Policies and Information Work with us Flourishing Catholic Workforce Train to Teach in Catholic Schools Vacancies Governance What's on Training and Events DES Circulars 2025 Pilgrims of Hope Get in Touch Safeguarding Leadership Leadership If you have any questions in relation to the following, please contact Ted Hammond: [email protected] leadership recruitment and appointments and all related documentation and processes leadership vacancy notification publication of leadership advertisements interim leadership solutions leadership formation, mentoring or coaching and identifying external advisers for supporting appraisal/PM facilitating leadership training and networking including principal/headteacher and vice principal/deputy headteacher induction programmes Diocesan leadership strategy aligned with Diocesan Academy Strategy identifying and facilitating development of aspiring leaders and those returning to Catholic education from outside the sector deployment of CES and DES employment policies and contracts To notify the DES of a leadership vacancy please complete this form: Leadership Vacancy Notification Mentors The DES endeavours to ensure that all new Principals/Headteachers as well as Vice Principals/ Deputy Headteachers have access to a mentor, whether they are appointed on a permanent or interim basis. If you are not currently acting as a mentor but would like to find out more about what is involved, please email Ted Hammond: [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences