Lay Chaplain

The College is seeking to appoint a committed Catholic who can support the College, Principal and Director of Catholic Life full-time in the provision of a high-quality pastoral ministry for the staff and students of Notre Dame. We are looking for someone who is well-qualified, able and enthusiastic. You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to equality and diversity. The Chaplain is a key member of staff who will work across the whole sixth form College community both internally and externally. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive approach in getting to know staff and students, engaging with them and establishing a positive presence amongst them. You will be fully committed to nurturing and helping students to grow, spiritually, academically and socially in a Catholic Sixth Form and Christian environment.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY AND YOUTH

We welcome applications from people who are interested in working with young people in this field and we will support you through the following two year programme. This is a programme in which 20% of participants’ time is spent in virtual training which is led by an experienced academic team from St Mary’s Twickenham University. This normally works out to 4 days in college and 1 day in virtual training with the University. The training will be completed online with University lecturers and key speakers within Chaplaincy and Youth Ministry. There may be face-to-face training delivered in key local ‘hubs’ to be combined with online study.

The Apprenticeship prepares you for these essential roles:

·        responding to the sacramental and spiritual needs of the college

·        pastoral care of the pupils and staff

·        facilitating links between the college and parishes.

Upon successful completion apprentice candidates will be awarded the Award Title: Certificate of Higher Education in Chaplaincy, and have met the standards of the Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Full details of the apprenticeship can be found here: Apprenticeship in School Chaplaincy and Youth (stmarys.ac.uk)

CATHOLIC LIFE AT NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College we are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us.

Our aim is to offer a ‘World Class Catholic Education’ by providing the best care, support and outcome for each individual student. As a Catholic College we make Christ known to all members of our extended community through the way we work and the way we act. The virtues of faith, hope and love are at the centre of our teaching, support and guidance. In the words of St Paul, we promote ‘be ambitious for the higher gifts …. there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.’

Notre Dame is not just about gaining qualifications and passing exams. We also believe in the importance of encouraging spiritual and moral growth and developing important core skills and knowledge which add to the breadth of education.

The post offers the opportunity for an experienced or aspirational individual with a track record of outstanding success working with similar aged young people in an educational setting. You will be motivated to make a significant contribution to the future of Notre Dame within a supportive, friendly environment, with a commitment to the personal and academic development of all students.

The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Employers’ Association Salary spine for support staff –SP 21 £35,451p.a. to SP 22 £36,417p.a. Upon completion of professional development programme, the post holder will move to SP23 £37,385 p.a.

For further details and an application pack, please see below.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 12 January 2024.

It is intended that interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.