Chaplain

Chaplain at Ursuline College 15 hours per week

We have the opportunity for a Chaplain to join Ursuline College.  This is non teaching role  for 15 hours per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year, plus 5 weeks paid holiday.    

Ursuline College is situated in Westgate on Sea, Kent.  We have a fast rail service to London and Ramsgate.  Canterbury is 11 miles away for City life.  We are a caring school where we promote the Serviam Ethos.  We have a chapel on the school grounds which, we share with the Ursuline Sisters.  Staff can use the chapel to have time to reflect.  We welcome all faiths and respect each others beliefs.  Mass is held daily at 5.00pm with the Sisters. Once a week a tutor group are invited to attend Mass and students take part in the readings and the offertory procession. Staff are welcome to attend Mass or visit the chapel, if they are available. You do have to be a practising Catholic to apply for this position.

 We can offer you the opportunity to join our staff choir and take part in school shows, such as the X factor where students and staff take part. This is all voluntary, but lots of fun enjoyed by staff and students. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

 • To provide support and leadership of liturgical events, to acts as a link between the school and local clergy and to provide support and counsel to students, staff and parents.

 • To animate the spiritual, religious and liturgical life of the school and lead appropriate liturgy

 • To be visible and approachable in common rooms, staff rooms, dining rooms and playgrounds

 • To develop a collaborative style of ministry that encourages a team approach to chaplaincy

 • To arrange masses in school and lead pupils in collective and individual prayer

. • To act as a point of reference and develop links between the school, Priests of the Deanery, local parishes and the wider community

 • To help with the provision of suitable resources for the prayer life, worship and assemblies in the school

. • To identify improvements to and develop the physical environment to remind everyone who visits the school of our Christian commitment

 • To over-see (in conjunction with the Curriculum Manager for RE) whole-school liturgy and retreats

 • To lead the SERIVAM group in acts of service to others

 • To develop suitable activities to mark and celebrate the major feasts and seasons of the Church

 • To support pupils and staff in their Sacramental and personal lives, working with staff and parents as appropriate

 • To challenge and support on standards, morals and values of Christian life

 • To act as an advisor to Governors, members of SLT and other staff on sensitive issues, advising on the Church’s position 

• To identify improvements in systems and/or processes and implement as required

 • To support the school administrative and non-teaching functions in tasks necessary to ensure the smooth running of the school

Viewing is welcomed if possible, to experience the feel of Ursuline College and school life.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application forms and send in as soon as possible.

Visit our website ;- www.ursuline.kent.sch.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.  Any questions please email Ursuline College HR@ursuline.kent.sch.uk or Tottena@ursuline.kent.sch.uk

Closing date is Wednesday 9 May May 2018 at 10:00

We look forward to hearing from you if you feel you would be interested in becoming our Chaplain at Ursuline College.