Chaplain

School Chaplain
Greenwich
Full Time, Term time + Inset Days
ASAP Start
Temp to Perm
A catholic secondary school in Greenwich are currently looking to bring in a School Chaplain, where you will act as witness, pastor, leader, educator and professional. As a School Chaplain, you will play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual and emotional well-being of our diverse school community.
You need to have experience leading and organising liturgy in a catholic setting.
The Role
Help people to recognise God’s love for them and their need of God - Inspire through example
To encourage staff and pupils to live the faith by being involved in projects relating to social justice and global citizenship
Be visible and approachable around the school
Accompany people at particular stages of their journey through life
Get to know people individually and use every opportunity for contact to the best
advantage
Support the Head Teacher in his/her role as faith leader in school
To play a central role in the pastoral system• Support and further develop the spiritual, religious and liturgical life of the school.
Use a collaborative style of ministry that encourages a team approach to chaplaincy to
develop and lead a chaplaincy team.
To offer opportunities of prayer for staff and students.
If a priest, celebrate Mass and the sacraments regularly in school; if not, plan for the
same to occur with local clergy
Develop suitable activities to mark and celebrate the major feasts and seasons of the
Church
To support staff and pupils in their planning, preparation and leading of liturgies and
collective worship
Help with the provision of suitable resources for the prayer life and worship of the
school
Ensure the school environment and displays reflect the school’s Catholic Christian
identity.
Promote and care for the Prayer Room/Chapel as a sacred space
Develop a school retreat programme for pupils
Support students to participate in the sacramental life of the Church, where
To celebrate and share the faith life of the school with the wider community
To include the local parishes in school celebrations, where appropriate
Help with sensitive issues, advising on the Church’s teaching
To support and enhance the RE curriculum, where appropriate
Have input into the school development plan, its operation and review
Advise the Senior Leadership Team, where appropriate
Challenge and support on standards, morals and the values of the Christian life
To meet regularly with the line manager
To engage in a regular process of appraisal
To report to and work with Governors/Directors to promote the Catholic ethos and
distinctive nature of the school.
Attend where possible staff meetings and any other meetings as appropriate
To engage with Continual Professional Development (CPD) relevant to the role of
chaplain.
To avail of opportunities for enhancing his/her own spiritual well-being
To lead school based CPD for staff in relation to the Catholic life of the school.
To be a member of ACCE and use the opportunities the organisation offers for
professional and spiritual development.
To be a member of the Diocesan Chaplaincy Group or its equivalent, attending
meetings regularly
To liaise with Diocesan agencies, groups and individuals, where appropriate
The School
This Roman Catholic secondary school for girls is located in the heart of Greenwich, and it is currently under new management looking for intuitive, motivated staff to support with the changes. This school has great transport links and is situated in a beautiful area. It is a school dedicated to the well-being of their students and staff.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients

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