School Chaplain

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Educated to Degree or Diploma level or currently working towards this

• A person in touch with contemporary youth culture and with experience of working with young people
• Ability to reflect theologically on youth issues
• An inclusive vision for helping young people explore what it is to be a Christian in the 21st century
• Effective communicator at all levels
• An understanding of the Church of England’s involvement in education.
• A strong commitment to work ecumenically
• Sensitivity to working with young people and staff from all faiths and none
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A vision for the development of worship and spirituality
• An ability to work with and manage teams
• Enthusiastic, inspired and motivated
• Good sense of humour
• Access to a car and a full driving licence essential
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Emotional maturity and cultural sensitivity

• Enhanced DBS clearance (A DBS Check will be carried out after the appointment is made)
• A committed Christian with a lively faith, active in a member church of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, Evangelical Alliance or The North West Gospel Partnership
• Understanding of the breadth of theologies and traditions in the Anglican church