Lay Chaplain - St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Salary: £20,627 - £25,898 of the Medway Scheme
Closing date: 8th July 2008

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

Ordnance Street,
Chatham,
Kent ME4 6SG
Tel: 01634 842811

Lay Chaplain

Required as soon as possible

Salary range - full time equivalent = £20,627 - £25,898 of the Medway Scheme, subject to qualifications and experience.

The Governors seek to appoint a Lay Chaplain as soon as possible. He/She will be required to work term time, plus staff development days (39 weeks). The hours of work will be from 8.40 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. 4 days a week.

The purpose of this role is to support and develop the school community - pupils, staff and parents - by helping to meet their needs particularly in areas of preparation of Liturgy, involvement in spiritual exercises and acting as part-time lay Chaplain. It is expected that this key role will be 'hands on' with a strong practical vocation. Close liaison with the Headteacher and the Faculty Leader of Religious Education will be important.

The successful candidate should be a committed and practising Catholic who possesses a lively faith based on sound doctrine. He/She should have a presence which inspires confidence, have the ability to motivate others, have sound judgement and integrity. Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all members of the school community, work under pressure, have good health, stamina, resilience and a sense of humour.

Annual leave entitlement will be 22 days and after 5 years continuous local government service increase to 27 days. All holidays are to be taken in school closure time.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

To apply for this post please submit a letter of application together with your C.V. or application form available from the school website www.st-johnfisher.medway.sch.uk in the vacancies section including 2 referees, addressed to Mrs A P Bovis, Business Services Manager, at the above address.

Closing date: TUESDAY 8th JULY 2008