Assistant to Lay Chaplain

*Please note a job share would be considered for this role*

The College is seeking to appoint a committed *practising Catholic who can support the Lay Chaplain in the provision of a high-quality pastoral ministry for the staff and students of Notre Dame. We are looking for an Assistant to Lay Chaplain (job-share considered) who is committed to engaging and working with students aged 16-19. You will be well-qualified, able, and enthusiastic. You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to equality and diversity. 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. Notre Dame is more than gaining qualifications and passing exams. We 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. 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.

*For further information, please see the additional document titled 'Definition of a Practising Catholic - DoL Sept 2024' available for download in the TES advert for this vacancy.

Please also see page 12 of the Applicant Information Pack for further details. Applicants for the post are encouraged to read the full statement from ‘Christ at the Centre’ by Mgr Marcus Stock (2012) available online through the following link: https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/images/Christ_at_the_Centre_1.pdf

The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Employers’ Association Salary spine for Support staff, spine point 10-14 £25,276-£28,549. Actual pay based on 195 days per year is Spine 10 (0.8553 FTE) - £21,617 per annum to Spine 14 (0.8590 FTE) - £24,524 per annum. The salary spine point will be based upon qualifications, skills and experience.

For further details about the post and an application pack, please see below.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 January 2025.

It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 20 January 2025.

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.

We would appreciate no speculative enquiries from employment agencies at this stage.