Meet our team
Carolyn Shoyer, Diocesan Director of Education
Tracey Manns, Deputy Director of Education
Nina Hern, Senior Business and Operations Manager
Jonathan Warren, Associate Buildings Officer
Debbie Yeomans, Associate RE Adviser
Who's Who
Meet our team
Carolyn Shoyer, Diocesan Director of Education
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world’s storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven’s glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear – Emily Bronte
In her role, Carolyn:
- Communicates and supports the Diocese’s vision for children and young people through a range of partnerships
- Supports Church Schools to stand confidently at the heart of the church’s mission to children and families across Leicester and Leicestershire
- Challenges and supports church schools to recruit high quality leaders and deliver highly effective provision for the children and young people they serve
- Acts as a strategic partner and provider with Local Authorities, the Regional Director, the Department for Education and the Church of England Education Office
- Develops closer working relationships between the DBE and other Diocesan Boards, committees and agencies
- Advises the Bishop on educational matters from General Synod, the Church of England Education Office, Department for Education and Local Authorities
- Deals with all issues regarding academies, including initial advice for governing bodies
- Works with Regional Director regarding conversion to academy status and conversion through the sponsored route
- Represents the DBE as a member for all Academy trusts
Tracey Manns, Diocesan Deputy Director of Education
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it – Charles R. Swindoll
In her role, Tracey:
- Conducts regular school visits to support schools with their vision and values, Collective Worship, RE, spirituality and all aspects of the SIAMS framework.
- Leads on the partnership agreement and delivers the training programme to ensure all schools have the support and knowledge they need to be the most effective Church School possible.
- Creates resources for schools to support their development as Church schools and pupil experiences to enhance the holistic development of all pupils.
- Provides caring, pastoral and professional support for those working in the church school family and other schools when appropriate.
- Supports and represents the director as required with a range of stakeholders and within headteacher recruitment processes.
- Provides support and school advice within the Minster community process in Leicester Diocese.
Nina Hern, Senior Business and Operations Manager
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away – Maya Angelou
In her role, Nina:
- Leads the day to day financial administration of the DBE, oversees financial processes and controls, works with the director to manage the Annual Report and ensures financial deadlines are met.
- Works with the director to prepare a realistic and balanced annual budget, managing the budget to monitor and control performance to achieve value for money.
- Leads the DBE’s Health and Safety policies and practices, ensuring they comply with legal requirements, are in line with our ethos and are implemented successfully.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of Companies House, Charity Commission and other relevant legislative requirements to ensure the DBE remains compliant and is upholding best practice. Files accounts and maintains up to date records and statutory submissions.
- Manages and clerks the Appeals Service, providing high quality support for schools and parents/carers.
YMD Boon, Associates for Leicester DBE.
Key Contact: Jonathan Warren
- Undertake the role of Diocesan Surveyors to the DBE for Church School Buildings
- Advise schools on land and buildings matters on behalf of the DBE
- Represent the DDE with a range of stakeholders concerned with maintaining and improving Church school buildings
- Develop and sustain a cohesive building improvement strategy in liaison with the DDE
- Provide training and briefings for Church schools as needs are identified
- Liaise with LAs on behalf of the DBE and in support of the DDE