School Chaplain

Salary: £31,716.00 to £33,204.00 (depending on experience)

35 hours per week - term time only

Required for: TBC

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 at 12noon.

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025.

Why Work at Cardinal Pole?

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of School Chaplain.

We are looking for an exceptional School Chaplain to join an outstanding RE department which promotes excellent teaching and learning in order to secure outstanding outcomes, and who works well with staff and students to enhance the liturgical life of the school.

Professional Development: We can offer you professional development to begin or advance your career. You will be part of a school that is established in developing practitioners and nurturing future leaders. The opportunities for progression at Cardinal Pole are significant.

Benefits:

• Two-week October half term break.
• You will be joining a TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school and winner of the National Schools Award 2024 for School of the Year.
• Free staff access to a modern and high-quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.
• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply).
• Opportunities for progression.
• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney.
• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction.
• Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students.
• Free Bike servicing for staff.
• Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply).
• Travel contribution if you live in Zone 6 and further may be granted, (T&Cs apply).
• Teacher's Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Title: School Chaplain

Reporting to: Executive Headteacher

Grade: Scale 5, Point 12 - 21 (pro rata) 35 hours per week, term time only

Purpose of the post: To support the Executive Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team and staff in the development of the spiritual and prayer life of the school community.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• To promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• To promote the school vision.
• To support relevant aspects of the School Improvement Plan.
• To support school policies with a commitment to high standards.
• To take advantage of relevant opportunities for professional development.
• To contribute to professional development and to the development of students in their faith journey.
• To attend relevant meetings of the RE Department covering issues of liturgy and prayer.
• To assist in setting up a liturgical team with students.
• To liaise with the Music Department to ensure that the development of music supports the liturgical life of the school.
• To be available to staff, students and parents for spiritual counselling.
• To promote a climate of encouragement and praise.
• To provide a safe and secure learning environment.
• To carry out responsibilities with due regard to health and safety policies.
• You must promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people.

Conditions of Service:

Governed by the School Teachers Pay and Conditions of Service 2008 supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors.