Aren’t CofE schools discriminating by only employing Christian staff?
Firstly, Church of England schools do not only employ Christian staff. The staff teams of Church of England schools are diverse, with members drawn from all faiths and backgrounds. This diversity is what helps make church schools as vibrant and stimulating as any other school environment. The Christian commitment to the value of every individual extends beyond the student in the classroom to the staff, and every member of the school community. Schools with a designated Church of England character are able to ask for Christian commitment as one of the criteria used in making staff appointments, so that the Christian character of the school may be effectively maintained.
