Chaplaincy Administrator

20 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Chaplaincy Administrator to join our team based at Worth School. 

The principal duties and responsibilities of the chaplaincy administrator are to enable the smooth running of day to day activities in the chaplaincy by providing administrative support to the Director of Mission, the Forerunners and Monastic chaplains.

As the Chaplaincy Administrator, you would be responsible for: 

• Communication and engagement with pupils, parents and staff in regards to chaplaincy matters  
• Sit on the Calendar Committee and manage the chaplaincy diary and rotas 
• Oversee the hospitality budget and food ordering for events and weekly engagements  
• Manage team expenses and reimbursement accordingly  
• Manage purchase orders and stock levels in the chaplaincy  
• Manage administration for confirmation candidates  
• Organise retreat and trip administration  
• Oversee House charity fundraising  
• Write up and record minutes from meetings 
• Organise Liturgy administration including readers and servers  
• Maintaining the Forerunner website with up to date information  
• Uphold all school rules as well as the codes of conduct as laid down in the Staff Handbook

What we are looking for: 

• Ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office  
• Administrative experience 
• A good understanding of the Christian faith (desirable) 
• Experience of working in a school environment (desirable) 
• Pastoral skills and experience for additional pastoral support for the Chaplaincy Team (desirable)

The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistance programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, social events and discounted school fees.

Worth is a highly successful co-educational, Catholic, Benedictine, 11-18 HMC boarding and day school of circa 600 pupils. It offers a broad curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate and A levels in the Sixth Form.

Applicants are required to apply online by using the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR Department 

Email: recruitment@worth.org.uk    

Telephone: 01372 710277

Closing date for applications: 27th May 2022*

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Worth School is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, all employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. References will be taken prior to interview and DBS checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.