Lay Chaplain
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Leeds
- £30,500 - £47,133 per year
- New
- Salary:
- The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Employers’ Association Salary spine for teaching staff – Point 1 £30,500 to point 9 £47,133, pay review pending. A job share would be considered.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
The College is seeking to appoint a committed *practising Catholic who can support the College in the provision of a high-quality pastoral ministry for the staff and students of Notre Dame. We are looking for someone who is well-qualified, able and enthusiastic. You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to equality and diversity. The Chaplain is a key member of staff who will work across the whole sixth form College community both internally and externally. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive approach in getting to know staff and students, engaging with them and establishing a positive presence amongst them. You will be fully committed to nurturing and helping students to grow, spiritually, academically and socially in a Catholic Sixth Form and Christian environment.
Catholic Life at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College we are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us.
Our aim is to offer a ‘World Class Catholic Education’ by providing the best care, support and outcome for each individual student. As a Catholic College we make Christ known to all members of our extended community through the way we work and the way we act. The virtues of faith, hope and love are at the centre of our teaching, support and guidance. In the words of St Paul we promote ‘be ambitious for the higher gifts….there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.’
Notre Dame is not just about gaining qualifications and passing exams. We also believe in the importance of encouraging spiritual and moral growth, and developing important core skills and knowledge which add to the breadth of education.
The post offers the opportunity for an experienced or aspirational individual with a track record of outstanding success to work with similar aged young people in an educational setting. You will be motivated to make a significant contribution to the future of Notre Dame within a supportive, friendly environment, with a commitment to the personal and academic development of all students.
*please see page 9 of the Applicant Information Pack for further details
For further details and an application pack, please see below.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 07 October 2024.
It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 07 October 2024.
The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
- Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
- St. Mark's Avenue, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS2 9BL
- United Kingdom
Our Mission and Ethos
Our mission inspired by the Christian tradition is to be a community based on faith, hope and love; developing each individual intellectually, emotionally and spiritually to achieve their full potential.
To achieve this we will:
· Provide a welcoming, supportive community where everyone is valued.
· Provide a high quality, meaningful education which encourages the development of the whole person, inspired by the Notre Dame tradition.
· Promote a caring environment, rooted in the virtues of service, kindness, gratitude and respect.
· Work together for the benefit of each person as well as the wider community.
· Recognise, celebrate and treasure, without exception, the unique gifts and dignity of each person, ensuring equality and fairness for all, as found in the teaching and example of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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