Spiritual Wellbeing Lead

Salary: Grade 5, £26,425 - £28,288 per annum pro rata. Approximate actual pro rata £12,680 - £13,574 (0.47983 FTE) 

Hours: 22.5 Hours per week, Term Time Only

About us and the role

Spiritual insight is the cornerstone of our educational philosophy. We are committed to the belief that each person is a unique spiritual being with immense potential, and we reach our full potential by nurturing every aspect of ourselves—intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual. This role is for Chaplaincy services to students in Year 7 and above at Avanti Fields.

Avanti Chaplaincy is devoted to nurturing the spiritual essence of the Avanti community. Our Spiritual Wellbeing Leads offer a safe haven for students, providing both emotional and spiritual support. Within this supportive space,

Spiritual Wellbeing Leads guide students on their personal spiritual journeys, encouraging self-discovery and growth. Through meaningful and transformative conversations, students are inspired to flourish in their unique ways. Spiritual Wellbeing Leads also introduce practices like guided meditation and yoga, promoting holistic wellbeing and inner peace.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development through the Avanti Institute and our family of schools
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

What will you do?

• To contribute to the Spiritual Insight provision at the school
• To support the spiritual and emotional development of students and staff by providing drop-in sessions
• To develop the Chaplaincy at Avanti House Secondary School so that it contributes to the provision of the Avanti Way, including its implementation and assessing its impact.
• Support the Pastoral and Inclusion teams in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• To lead staff and student wellbeing discussion groups

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for?

• Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
• Creativity to develop our new chaplaincy at Avanti House Secondary School
• Exceptional listening skills and empathic communication skills
• Ability to integrate and work as part of the pastoral team
• Have developed knowledge and a wholesome understanding of the major world religions
• Experience in leading faith-related activities in an educational setting

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.