Lay Chaplain
St Mary's Catholic High School
Wigan
- £23,347 - £26,568 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- an additional recruitment and retention allowance may be available to secure an outstanding candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2022
- Apply by:
- 27 June 2022
Job overview
The role of Chaplain at St. Mary’s is a highly valued role within the school, which holds at its heart the mission ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me to be a safe, happy, proud person who flourishes in life’. The person appointed will be faith-filled and enthusiastic in their commitment to inspire the school community to live out its mission as a Catholic school.
The governors of this popular high school are therefore looking to recruit a committed and inspiring chaplain to support the faith lives of our students and staff and to ensure that the Catholic faith of St. Mary’s permeates all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a deep sense of faith commitment and have an approachable and friendly way of relating to young people. The person appointed to this post will need to have diverse skills and interests underpinned by a well-articulated faith. The nature of the role will require the person to have a strong faith and commitment to Catholic education.
Hours: 37 hrs per week, term time + 3 weeks (41 weeks). 8.00am start time; some flexibility with a working pattern may be possible.
If you require additional information regarding this post or would like to visit the school, please contact Tricia Foster, HR Manager, by email t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Additional information regarding the school and the application process are detailed within the application pack included as part of the support documents provided. Alternatively, the application pack, application form and associated documents are available to download from the vacancy section of the school website.
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 27th June 2022
Interview date: Thursday 30th June 2022
St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About St Mary's Catholic High School
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- St Mary's Catholic High School
- Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 7EE
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mrs D Brahms BA(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
St. Mary’s is a well established, co-educational, Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school within the Wigan Local Authority and under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. We have a very supportive and inclusive pastoral system. The school is currently judged by OFSTED as a Good School.
Facilities on the 30 acre site are good and the school is within easy access of local trunk roads and motorways. The Governors have invested significant funds into the school site to build an Excellence Centre, a new dining facility, a dedicated Sixth form area, a new Technology and Geography base and a Student Support Centre. The Governing Body is the employer of staff in the school. All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the school’s Mission Statement and the aims and practices of Catholic education. Teaching staff attend and contribute to assemblies and other liturgical functions which are part of the life of the school. The academic structure of the school is built on a Faculty basis. The student guidance structure, supported fully by form tutors, is led by Directors of each Key Stage.
The school takes pupils across the whole ability range which includes those aiming for university and those with special educational needs. All pupils are of equal value and every child should achieve the highest possible standards. The highest standards of discipline are demanded. A uniform is worn and insisted on. The governors seek to appoint teachers who share such high standards and who are willing to support whole school policies in order to reinforce levels of conduct, behaviour and good manners. Extra curricular activities form an important part of children’s experience whilst at school and we particularly welcome applications from teachers who will provide additional opportunities for pupils outside normal lessons, either in their own subject or other areas.
In recent years pupils have represented their town, county and in some cases England and Great Britain in a variety of sports. The Music Department has an excellent choir which regularly performs at public events. A large number of staff are involved in school clubs at lunchtime and after school.
We work closely with other schools and have a collaborative model to offer students in order to offer students enhanced opportunities. With effect from 1st September 2003 all appointments have been subject to the understanding that staff may be requested to work collaboratively.
Where a post is reserved for practising Catholics (e.g. Headteacher, Head of Religious Education) this will be clearly stated in the Job Description or Person Specification. A very strong contribution is made to the school by teachers who, though not themselves Catholics, are completely in sympathy with the aims and practices of Catholic education.
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