What is the job role?

Lay Chaplain - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Permanent - FT (37 hours per week)

TT0 plus teacher training days

Grade 4 £20,043 - £23,484 pro rata per annum

The governors of this popular, over-subscribed, Catholic school are seeking to appoint a Lay Chaplain who is able to:

• Support the Leadership Team and Priest Chaplain in further developing the Catholic life of the school

• Work both as part of a team and on their own initiative

• Work with all staff and students (aged 11-19) and our local community

• Develop a role that is highly valued in our school

We can offer:

• A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos;

• A warm and welcoming atmosphere;

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children;

• Supportive parents and Local Academy Committee Members;

• Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead, plan and prepare the liturgical events for the whole school on the liturgical calendar.

• Offer opportunities of prayer for staff and students.

• Support students and staff, especially in times of trouble such as bereavement.

• Co-ordinate the spectrum intervention programme for all key stages.

• Promote the Catholic ethos of Cardinal Newman at every opportunity by, being visible and supportive around school, especially at break and lunchtimes.

• Prepare students for the sacrament of Reconciliation in Lent/Advent by working with the RE department.

• Manage the team of Eucharistic Ministers and ensure they are trained and allocated to the appropriate services.

• Monitor, record and deliver the Chaplaincy award programme.

• Play a role in the pastoral system by collaboratively supporting students with emotional needs by working closely with HOY and Safeguarding team

• Liaise with parents as appropriate and be prepared to visit homes and attend funerals on behalf of the school.

• Provide retreat opportunities for staff and students within school and at external locations;

• Be responsible for the running of retreats at Alton Castle.

• Develop thought provoking attractive displays in school to engage students, staff and visitors at key times during the church’s year.

• Be responsible for a small budget

• Attend Archdiocesan chaplaincy network meetings.

• Plan, deliver and train the chaplaincy team for in house and outreach retreats for five feeder schools to support their sacramental programme.

• Be responsible for the booking, planning and lead on Archdiocesan events, national events and year group retreats.

• Co-ordinate and deliver the Holy Family youth group.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. 

Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and supplementary must be completed and are available to download on our website at http://www.cncs.school and should be submitted to mailto:genna.wheeler@cncs.school

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Closing date: 13th October 2022

Interview date: 17th October 2022

Applications packs are available to download from http://www.wmjobs.co.uk/  and are returnable direct to the school mailto:genna.wheeler@cncs.school

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council