Chaplain (Lay or Ordained)

Purpose: The Chaplain will contribute to the extended leadership of the school and Sixth Form. The Chaplain will work alongside the Head of RE/Lead for Catholic Life on Catholic Life and Prayer & Liturgy across the school, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team with support from Pope Francis CMAT Head of Catholic Life & Chaplaincy. Main Purpose: Under the direction of the Senior Line Manager: • To provide effective and demonstrable Chaplaincy support to the school under the instruction/ guidance of senior staff. • To lead on Prayer & Liturgy across the school in line with the expectations of the Catholic Schools Inspectorate, the Prayer & Liturgy Directory, and the Archdiocese of Liverpool. • To lead and empower others, including Senior Leaders, to uphold the Catholic Life and Mission of the school. • To support the spiritual development of all members of this community. • To make Christ known to all in the community. • To be fully conversant with the framework of Inspection of Catholic schools. • Report to Governors on the activities and spiritual development of Catholicism in the school. • Along with the Headteacher, SLT and the Head of RE, be the primary witness of faith. • Ensure that the school environment reflect the ethos of a Catholic school. Please see the attached Chaplain Recruitment Pack for full details about the role. All details are also on our school website: https://www.christtheking-school.com/Vacancies/ Please complete the CES Chaplain Application form and the other supplementary forms on the school website vacancies page. If you would like a tour of the school, you would be most welcome to come in to meet us. Please contact Nuala Denner (Headteacher's PA) at dennern@christtheking-school.com or telephone (01704) 565121