Chaplain (Part-time)
The John Fisher School
Purley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Range £23,400- £24,684 Full Time Equivalent (to be pro-rated as appropriate)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2023
Job overview
We are currently looking to employ a Chaplain to support the school community in furthering the distinctive Christian character of its status and in the provision of pastoral care. This post could potentially suit a former Theology student.
Salary will be based on experience, in the GLPC pay scale S4 points 7 - 10.
This is a part-time, term time only post with working hours/days to be agreed.
The Support Staff application form is available to download on our website at www.johnfisherschool.org/Career-Opportunities where you can also find further information on the school. Completed application forms should be emailed with a covering letter to Mrs H Palmer, Office Manager, at h.palmer@johnfisherschool.org by the closing date of noon on Tuesday 6 June 2023. Interviews will take place W/b 12 June 2023.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore welcome early applications.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required.
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About The John Fisher School
Our mission is simple – we aspire for academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We want to be the best all boys’ catholic comprehensive school in the country!
John Fisher is an oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1155 students including 223 in the Sixth Form. We are located just outside Purley town centre and a 15 minute walk from the train station (27 minutes from London Bridge and 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport).
There is definitely a culture of achievement at John Fisher and visitors always comment about our “distinctive” ethos. If you come to visit us, you will see that our students are happy and are very positive about our school.
Our vibrant staff are enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Looking after our staff and ensuring they are supported and given every opportunity to develop:
“As an NQT, I was very pleased with the support I received” (Ella Fowler, Acting Subject Leader of Art);
“ I am really proud to be a member of staff at The John Fisher School. During my time here I have had many opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills. This has enabled me to progress from Director of Learning to Assistant Headteacher. Well-being continues to be an important focus for all in our community and this compliments the Catholic ethos of the school.” (Iestyn Jones, Assistant Headteacher).
Our teachers:
· Never receive judgements about their teaching.
· Engage in peer learning and work collaboratively
· Have a voice that is listened to and enjoy their job
Our school:
· Does not hold unnecessary meetings
· Encourages all employees to develop professionally and has a non-threatening, supportive professional development (appraisal) process
· Prioritises wellbeing and provides free access to our on-site gymnasium as well as many other benefits
· Has a distributive leadership philosophy not subscribing to a top-down management approach
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