Lay Chaplain - Catherine McAuley Hub (Nottingham)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Catherine McAuley Hub Schools – Trinity (Secondary), St Mary’s, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, St Augustine’s, St Teresa’s Aspley
Contract Type: Full time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: OLOL Band 5 – salary £27,852 - £31,099 per annum
Start date: To be Confirmed
Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 2 May 2023
Interview date: To be Confirmed
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic faith leader with a passion for working with children and young people and helping them to explore and engage with their faith.
The Catherine McAuley Hub is a lively and inclusive family of schools serving the Aspley, Bulwell, Mapperley and Hyson Green areas of north Nottingham. The Trinity School (Secondary) and it’s 4 feeder providers are part of the Nottingham deanery and with one talented Lay Chaplain already in post we are looking for a Lay Chaplain to help lead and cordate an effective joined up provision for these schools.
You will support the Catholic Life and Collective Worship of each of the school communities. You will report directly to the Headteachers of each of the schools and will work with and be supported by the Lead Lay Chaplain of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust in fulfilling the Trust’s vision for lay chaplaincy provision.
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This is a reserved post which means that applicants must be practising a Catholic with a strong faith commitment. Please consult the document produced by the Diocese of Nottingham ‘Catholic Schools and the Definition of a Practicing Catholic’ for further information.
You will:
- be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education
- ensure that the example and teachings of Jesus Christ are at the centre of all that we do.
We offer:
- wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best
- a team of talented and highly committed staff
- a supportive working environment with excellent facilities
- professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme
- our commitment to nationally agreed terms and conditions.
- a commitment to outstanding CPD opportunities for all staff
For an informal discussion about the role and our schools please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust directly. Please contact Tom Baptist at t.baptist@ololcatholicmat.co.uk
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants.
We value equality and diversity in all sectors of the community who are supportive of the school’s Catholic character and Christian ethos.
Details of this post and an online application form are available on our website: https://www.ololcatholicmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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