Lay Chaplain
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- This position covers the below salary grades and is dependent on experience, this will be discussed at interview: Band G £29,777-£33,024 FTE Band H £33,945-£36,648 FTE PO1 £35,745-£38,223 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2024
Job overview
Lay Chaplain
Job Title: Lay Chaplain
Location: Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust - you will work across multiple schools across the Trust
Responsible To: CEO
Salary Grade: This position covers the below salary grades and is dependent on experience, this will be discussed at interview:
Band G £29,777-£33,024 FTE
Band H £33,945-£36,648 FTE
PO1 £35,745-£38,223 FTE
Contract: This is a full-time, permanent contract, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (holidays to be taken in non-term time.)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 26th January 2024
The Directors of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust are looking for an exceptional Lay Chaplain to work across the schools in the Trust, to provide spiritual and pastoral support to young people and provide opportunities for reflection. The successful candidate will help to ensure the very best spiritual, social, and academic education for all our young people.
At Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust our vision is to form, inspire and transform the lives of our students through our Catholic faith and values. Our core values of trust, respect, innovation, and courage underpin everything we do.
We currently have 6 schools within our trust, including 2 secondary and 4 primary schools across three local authority areas, including Wirral, Halton and Cheshire. Our focus is to raise the standards of achievement for all of our students and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Key responsibilities:
- To provide spiritual and pastoral support to young people across the schools, providing opportunities for reflection.
- To develop and enhance the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of the schools.
- To organise and provide opportunities for worship, school liturgies and retreats.
- To develop links between the schools, the Diocese, local parishes and the wider community.
We offer:
- The opportunity to work within a supportive Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
- Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
- Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy
- trust in this exciting time in our development
- An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- A commitment to developing music liturgy with a Director of Music to support
- Entry into a competitive pension scheme
- A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Flu vaccination clinics
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity.
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the Trust and meet with the CEO/ Headteachers by arrangement. Please contact Claire Williams, HR Team Leader, by e-mail: recruitment@hfcmat.com to make arrangements.
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing for the attention of Mr A Moor, Chief Executive Officer, to recruitment@hfcmat.com.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Attached documents
- Lay Chaplain v5.pdf1.29MB
- Social Media Form.docx185.32KB
- Model_Application_Form_-_Lay_Chaplain.docx225.48KB
- Application Form Notes to Applicants.docx51.99KB
- All Schools Recruitment Monitoring Form.docx33.87KB
- All Schools Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974-Disclosure Form.docx44.37KB
- All Schools Consent to Obtain References Form.docx39.56KB
- GUIDANCE-FOR-APPLICANTS-IN-SECURING-A-FAITH-REFERENCE-revised-April-2023 (1).docx24.25KB
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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