School Chaplain

 POST: School Chaplain

SALARY: NJC SCP19-22 (£29,777- £31,364) pro rata per annum

HOURS: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 11th November 2024 by 9:00am

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

CONTRACT: Permanent

Required ASAP

In July 2022, Ofsted Inspectors returned and confirmed that St Cuthbert’s continues to be a good school.  

“Pupils told inspectors that the best thing about the school is the education that they receive. They value the purposeful learning environment. Pupils focus on their work in class and co-operate well with one another. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and academic success. Pupils have pride in their work”.

Details:

The governors are seeking to appoint a School Chaplain who will be responsible for developing and animating the spiritual and religious life of our school community. The ideal candidate will be required to:

• Develop a strategic, systematic and inspiring plan for the students’ spiritual development in keeping with Our St Cuthbert’s tradition.
• Be a high-profile witness to our St Cuthbert’s commitment to the spiritual development of every member of our school community, both within and beyond the school day.
• Safeguard students in accordance with statutory provisions.
• Be a visible faith presence in our school community
• Plan and deliver appropriate liturgy throughout the Church year.
• Develop the physical environment into one which reminds us all of our Christian commitment and develop the Chapel as a sacred space within our community.
• Maximise opportunities to support the work of the RE team and all other departments in promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all.
• Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection

What we can offer:

• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

Our Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an application form, job description and further details please visit the school website www.stcuthberts.com. Or, alternatively, contact Cath Geden PA to the Headteacher, on 01744 678123 or email recruitment@stcuthberts.com

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com

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