School Chaplain
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
London
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £21,100 pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2024
Job overview
School Chaplain
Part Time 0.5 (2 and a half days)
Actual salary: £17,070.52 to £22,061.68 depending on experience
Full time equivalent: £40,348 - £52,145
Required for September 2024
An exciting opportunity to support and minister to the community of St Saviour’s & St Olave’s School for over 740 girls aged 11 to 18. Our Progress 8 score for 2023 was +0.74 and whilst we are immensely proud of the progress made by our students, we are not complacent.
Our SIAMS report says the effectiveness of our school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils to flourish is ‘Excellent’. The report also states that the Christian vision is implicitly persuasive throughout all aspects of school life leading to a hospitable, inclusive and welcoming Christian community where people feel cherished and supported.
The Chaplain at St Saviour’s & St Olave’s is responsible for the spiritual life of the school. They affirm and support the different faith communities which make up our diverse and dynamic school community by promoting students’ spiritual development, their growing sense of self, their unique potential, and their exploration of life’s fundamental questions. The Chaplain is actively involved in assembly planning and delivery, and is a very visible presence in school, supporting support staff, teachers and leaders alike, being there for all members of the community and supporting co-curricular work as appropriate.
This post presents an exciting opportunity to work within a school committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, working closely with the Headteacher and line managed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Please visit TES to apply or email apply@ssso.southwark.sch.uk to request an application pack.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd June 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 3rd June 2024.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all our appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. We are committed to Equal Opportunities.
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About St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
- New Kent Road
- London
- SE1 4AN
- United Kingdom
St Saviour’s and St Olave’s is a popular oversubscribed Church of England comprehensive girls’ school with Specialist Science Status. The school has interesting roots going back to 1562 under the Charter of Elizabeth I. Every member of the community is valued and there are high expectations of all and from all. The ethos of the school is built on Christian principles; care and support; challenge with academic rigour and excellent relationships throughout the whole school community. Students have said that they feel safe and appreciate having a voice in the school.
The school is an oasis for staff and students in the middle of inner London. We are an inclusive multi-cultural school which admits students of other faiths and no faiths as well as Christians.
The school takes full advantage of a host of world class educational and cultural opportunities. We are recognised as providing outstanding enrichment involving a wide range of activities and including every member of staff and all students. There are field study courses, school journeys at home and abroad, theatre and gallery visits. Music flourishes and there are opportunities for participation in, for example, Mandarin, drama, basketball, rowing, zumba and the work of the chaplaincy as well as homework clubs in every subject area. A contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school is expected from all staff.
There are 769 students including 148 in our sixth form. Student data shows that 48% of year 7 – 11 students qualify for pupil premium. Over 50 different home languages are spoken and 16% are on the SEN register. Most teaching is done in mixed ability groups, although there is some setting in English, Maths, Science and MFL. In years 10 and 11 all students follow a broad common core with additional “option” subjects. A broad range of subjects are offered in the sixth form to enable students to follow their own personalised timetable.
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