School Chaplain - Term Time - Full-time

St Edmund's Catholic School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-4013-209S
• Posted:21/11/2022
• Pay:Kent Range 6
• Start Date:January 2023
• App Close Date:05/12/2022 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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A vacancy has arisen at St Edmund's Catholic School for a School Chaplain. Our Chaplain should provide support and leadership of liturgical events, to act as a link between the school and local clergy and to provide support and counsel to students, staff and parents, including providing counselling as needed. A full job description and personal specification is attached, against which candidates applications will be considered.

St Edmund's Catholic School is a small, caring community where students and staff thrive. It is part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the country, consisting of 5 secondary schools and 19 primary schools.

In December 2019 St Edmund's Catholic School was awarded 'Outstanding' in our Section 48 Inspection. In September 2022 we were awarded 'Good' by Ofsted.

For more information, please email Mrs C Sedgwick at recruitment@st-edmunds.com.           

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Information about the school

At St Edmund’s we are inspired by our Catholic Faith and the Gospel Values of love, equality, justice, reconciliation, mutual respect and service This allows students to flourish in their own way and feel truly valued for who they are. This helps them to achieve their full potential and become proactive and outstanding members of our society. While academic outcomes are incredibly important to every student’s future success, we believe that our pupils should develop in all areas to reach their full potential. We are guided by ‘Our Moral Compass’ which encompasses Nurture, Study, Enrichment and the Wider World. What we do: - Nurture the Catholic Faith as a community in which everyone exhibits dignity and respect, and has a thirst for social justice through personal growth and reflection. - Embed a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence. - Instil in each pupil the values of ambition, diligence and integrity to live happy and fulfilling lives. - Develop an understanding of our place in the ‘Wider World’ recognising and celebrating the uniqueness of every child. How we do it… - Provide the highest standards of Catholic Secondary Education. - Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and challenging curriculum; within which specific moral, ethical and religious issues are taught in the light of the teaching of the Catholic Church. - Place worship of God and Prayer at the centre of school life through assemblies, Holy Mass and other liturgies. - Develop a desire in each pupil to progress academically, spiritually, morally, culturally, mentally and physically. - Provide a caring and secure atmosphere based on mutual respect within the entire school community. - Promote respect for, and understanding of, the culture and religious principles of others and to challenge any form of discrimination. - Ensure there is a strong and persistent emphasis on equal opportunities for all. - Encourage the professional commitment and development of all staff. - Development of each pupil's unique talents and gifts. - Prepare pupils to contribute to and cope with modern society and to develop the ability to respond positively to change.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ms J Gaughran
• Address:Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QB
• Telephone: 01304 201551
• Email: recruitment@st-edmunds.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form