Apprentice Assistant to Lay Chaplain (Apprentice level 4)

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College seeks a dedicated Assistant to Lay Chaplain Apprentice for a 2-year journey in Catholic education. This rewarding role involves supporting students' spiritual, academic, and social growth. The apprentice will have comprehensive training, including work-based learning and independent study, ultimately leading to a Certificate of Higher Education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families is advantageous.
• Committed to nurturing spiritual and academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lay Chaplain in providing a high-quality pastoral ministry.
• Engage with students aged 16-19 and establish a positive presence.

Skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Proactive engagement with students

Support for spiritual and social growth

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint a committed *practising Catholic who can support the Lay Chaplain in the provision of a high-quality pastoral ministry for the staff and students of Notre Dame. We are looking for an Assistant to Lay Chaplain Apprentice who is committed to engaging and working with students aged 16-19.

You will be committed to equality and diversity and be able to demonstrate a proactive approach in getting to know staff and students, engaging with them and establishing a positive presence amongst them. You will be fully committed to nurturing and helping students to grow, spiritually, academically and socially in a Catholic Sixth Form and Christian environment.

This is a rewarding vocation and would be ideal for a person wanting a future career working in Catholic Education, directly supporting children and young people. Experience of working with children and families would be an advantage.

Catholic Life at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College we are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us.

Our aim is to offer a ‘World Class Catholic Education’ by providing the best care, support and outcome for each individual student. As a Catholic College we make Christ known to all members of our extended community through the way we work and the way we act. The virtues of faith, hope and love are at the centre of our teaching, support and guidance. Notre Dame is more than gaining qualifications and passing exams. We believe in the importance of encouraging spiritual and moral growth and developing important core skills and knowledge which add to the breadth of education.

APPRENTICESHIP SUMMARY

Working Week: Monday to Friday (including 1 day a week for study). Full Year Post

Total hours per week: 37

Expected duration: 2 years

Possible start date: September 2025

Apprenticeship level: Level 4

Training:

Apprenticeship in Working with Children, Young People and Families (School Chaplaincy, Youth Ministry)

Training Organisation: St Mary’s University, Twickenham (distance learning)

Contact time: 120 hours (10%)

Placement/work-based learning: 800 hours (66.6%)

Guided-learning: 120 (10%)

Independent study: 160 (13.3%)

Upon successful completion, apprentice candidates will receive the award of: Certificate of Higher Education in Working with Children, Young People and Families (School Chaplaincy and Youth Ministry) and will have met the standards of theChildren, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Closing date:9AM on 25th June

It is intended that interviews will take place as soon as possible afterwards.