School Chaplain
St Alban's Catholic High School
Suffolk
- £28,372 - £32,022 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5 Point 20-25 37 hours per week/40 weeks per year (£24,671-£27,845 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 June 2023
Job overview
The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational School Chaplain and are looking for a committed Catholic (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies) with a good understanding of Catholic theology. The successful candidate will have a passion for encouraging the Catholic faith in young people, to lead and develop the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of the school community and all aspects of the school’s chaplaincy provision.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities:
• Understanding of the role of chaplain in the spiritual development of students and staff
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and can work independently as well as within wider teams in school and across our Trust
• Demonstrate an interest in the welfare and pastoral well-being of young people
• A solid understanding of, and commitment to, working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
• A positive attitude, an optimistic approach to change and development, a balanced sense of perspective and a good sense of humour
St Alban’s Catholic High School strives to provide an excellent education for our students within a caring Christian community where all are respected, valued and supported to achieve their potential.
Visits to the school by potential applicants are welcomed. Please telephone Joshua Plume, PA to Headteacher, on 01473 726178 to arrange. For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Matt Baker, Headteacher.
All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, evidence of Right to Work in the UK and satisfactory completion of all other pre-employment checks.
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About St Alban's Catholic High School
St Alban’s Catholic High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status located in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is the only Catholic High School in the Ipswich area and religious education forms part of the core curriculum.
The School premises have been improved in recent years with the addition of a new sixth form block and library and the refurbishment of some existing facilities.
Headteacher
Matt Baker
Values and vision
St Alban’s Catholic ethos demands that a focus on enriching the spirituality of its pupils. The school motto “Domine ut Serviam” translates to “Lord, that I may serve” and this pledge lies s at the heart of its approach to teaching and learning. By coupling this with a commitment to learning, respecting and caring, pupils are supported to grow academically, socially and in their faith.
The school takes a holistic approach to its pupils, aiming to help them develop into rounded, balanced individuals who can empathise with others. It works to equip them with the skills to participate fully in their communities, with the strength and purpose to lead by their example.
Ofsted
“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength. Tangible links are in place with schools in other countries to develop project work around moral and social themes. The strong focus on ethical and moral issues in personal, social and health education lessons is reinforced effectively in assemblies. Support for students is well-developed.”
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