Youth Minister

Term Time - 34 weeks per year

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are seeking to appoint a highly passionate Youth Minister to join our team and support the religious and faith mission of the school.

Our team of Youth Ministers are expected to nurture the evangelisation and engagement of the pupils and staff within their direct remit by developing a culture of discipleship. They will embody Benedictine values in living out their role and will be a role model for staff and pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Pre- Evangelisation 

• Chaplaining your designated house through house prayers and a pastoral presence   
• Delivering the weekly Oasis programme for years 7-9 with the Forerunner team   
• Innovating and assisting with the Relationships and Sex Education programme with the Forerunner team

Discipleship   

• Contributing to and supporting the weekly whole school Liturgy   
• Delivering year 10 Confirmation sessions with the Forerunner team and chaplains   
• Delivering and developing the annual mission week with the Forerunner team   
• Developing and delivering the overnight retreat programme with the Chaplaincy team; including accompanying the students on up to three weekend retreats a year   
• Contributing to and supporting the 8PM Sunday Youth Mass four times a term   
• Developing and delivering the weekly discipleship group with the Forerunner team   
• Raising up student leaders    
• Empowering students to facilitate outreach activities alongside the Forerunner team   
• Facilitating the weekly Student Liturgy Committee with the Forerunner team   
• Accompanying the year 12 CAFOD leadership programme   
• Mentoring student leaders on a fortnightly basis

Other   

• Attend staff meetings, assemblies, whole school church services, staff training and Speech Day   
• Uphold all school rules as well as the codes of conduct as laid down in the Staff Handbook   
• In addition to their salaried hours, Youth Ministers will voluntarily commit to spending 15-20 hours per week in prayer, formation and community life

What we are looking for:

Essential:   

• Practising Christian with sympathetic view towards the Catholic Faith and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church (as laid out in the Forerunner Commitment which is available on request)   
• Experience working in youth ministry 

Desirable but not essential:   

• Formal qualification in either theology or youth work/ministry    
• Experience of working in a secondary school environment    
• Experience of running Alpha    
• Experience of delivering Catholic RSE    
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

The Benefits 

This is an exciting time to join our Chaplaincy Team and in return we offer a competitive salary and enhanced benefits scheme including enhanced pension contribution, employee assistance programme and meal provision. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, on site gym, social events and discounted school fees. 

Additionally, successful applicants will be entitled to shared on-site accommodation, with utilities covered by the School.

Please note there is no public transport to the site; however subsidised travel can be arranged during term time.

Recruitment 

Applicants are required to submit an application via the Quick Apply button. 

Please ensure you complete the statement in support of application detailing why you are the right person for the role. Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR department, E: recruitment@worth.org.uk or T:01342 710215. 

For more information regarding the role, please see the job description under Supporting Documents below.

Closing date for applications: 7th October 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 submit an application as soon as possible.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on the successful applicant. Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.