Ministry and Leadership Trainee
The Dean Close Foundation
Gloucestershire
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Ministry and Leadership Trainee
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Cheltenham
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new Ministry and Leadership Trainee for our Foundation. This is a full-time role, working 45 hours per week, including evening and weekend commitments, during term time only.
This role is unique in its scope and purpose in the context of a great community where fun, fellowship and faith are highly valued.
These roles typically suit young adults who are open to being developed and have a strong Christian faith which they are willing to share. You will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of teaching, ministry, sports, and a huge variety of activities; all in the context of a strong and caring community. Other roles and responsibilities to include:
- Encourage all pupils in their faith, with training and support provided.
- Assist the Chaplain in the administration and publicity of the Chapel and CU programmes.
- Assisting coaching staff with PE and Hockey / Rugby / Netball sessions.
- Take part in the life of a busy boarding school, which includes regular day, evening, and weekend duties plus school trips.
- Help with covering lessons during a teacher’s absence and supervision of work rooms
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Dean Close Foundation
- The Dean Close Foundation
- Shelburne Road, Cheltenham
- Gloucestershire
- GL51 6HE
- United Kingdom
At Dean Close we aim to demonstrate our commitment to the following aim and values (The Foundation Stones), which spring from the Foundation’s Christian ethos. Every pupil and member of staff is encouraged to consider how these values should make a practical difference to their life and to the way they think about themselves, other people, the world and God.
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