College Lay Chaplain

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  1 July 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  21 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,160.00 - £42,916.00 Annually (Actual)

College Lay Chaplain job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated ‘good’ school where all can thrive in a Jesuit community. We are seeking a full-time lay chaplain who is committed to nurturing and promoting the Catholic, Jesuit life of the school and supporting all to deepen their spirituality whatever their faith or beliefs. The chaplain will work with students, staff, parents, governors, the Society of Jesus, the Diocese and local clergy and parishes to promote and nurture the Catholic, Jesuit ethos and spiritual life of the College and to fulfill our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching. We are looking for an inspirational individual who will make a significant contribution to the faith life of our community. St Ignatius College strives to ensure that each individual flourishes in a caring, Jesuit community, living their faith through their actions and readiness to make the world a better place. We are committed to improvement in living and learning for the greater glory of God and the common good. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be

• A practising catholic who is committed to walking alongside young people as they undertake their faith journey
• Able to lead, with the Headteacher, staff and governors the spiritual and prayer life of the school as a Catholic community
• Committed to re-enforcing the teaching and vision of the Society of Jesus to develop, strengthen and encourage the faith of all members of the community
• A role model in our community, setting an example of committed Christian living in word and deed
• Able to direct a team of people who can share in these responsibilities, to coordinate all aspects of the school’s commitment to its Catholic, Jesuit ethos
• Committed to working with students and having a real impact on their school experience on a daily basis
• Enthusiastic, with a talent for motivating and inspiring young people to be the best versions of themselves
• Patient and flexible, with an understanding of the range of needs that students will have and the variety of approaches that might be used to get the best out of students
• Keen and able to play a full role in the wider life of the school

Please apply online via our website https://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college or https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Ignatius-College/102058

Applications will be considered immediately upon receipt.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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About St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Ignatius College website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college (opens in new tab)

St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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