Chaplain. Job in Brookthorpe Education & Training Jobs

Elementa Support Services; Brookthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment partner is seeking a Chaplain to join a secondary school in Gloucester. This role involves providing pastoral care, liaising with external agencies, and supporting students' well-being in a rewarding educational environment. Competitive salary and access to professional development opportunities included.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Free access to Microsoft Office for home use

Family-friendly policies

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and support in educational settings.
• Ability to engage with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support to students.
• Liaise with external agencies for student support.
• Contribute to the school's overall well-being and mental health initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Chaplain 1 Location: Gloucester. Hours: Full-Time. Type: Permanent (temp to perm). Start date: ASAP. Pay: 24,856 - 26,986.

Our client is a very successful secondary school, delivering high-quality teaching and learning to students across Key Stages 3 - 5. Elementa are supporting the school to recruit a Chaplain to join the school pastoral team.

You'll be working at this large secondary school which has a 6th form and over 1500 pupils on roll. The Sixth Form has nearly 350 students with KS5 students taking ownership of their own learning and ultimately progressing into diverse next stages. Overall the school has a fantastic offering for all of their students, whether academically gifted, receiving Pupil Premium funding or having a special need or disability. Pastoral care has long been a key strength of this school and they pride themselves on pastoral care. There has been a great investment in Student Support Services who provide additional support for students with mental health issues and therefore there is frequent liaison with external agencies. Overall, this is a very well-run school with an excellent overall offering. Many teachers and other education professionals seek out working here as the offerings and outcomes for students are so positive. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role that offers a rewarding and high-performing education environment.

The school may engage the successful candidate on a trial contract basis (60 paid days); however, they will more likely elect to offer a permanent contract from the outset.

Benefits (if employed permanently)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (including death in service benefit)
• A commitment to enabling your professional development
• Access to staff after school clubs, including football and running
• Five free Microsoft Office licences to use on personal devices at home
• Access to education discount at UK Apple stores
• Free access to Azure Dev tools (helpful to those with home labs)
• Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app to support your wellbeing
• Family-friendly policies
• Free onsite parking
• Contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager

Recruitment process and candidate commitments

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the school. Elementa are not a supply agency; we are a schools services and recruiting partner to schools. We will manage the candidate vetting and compliance and process payroll on behalf of the school whilst on trial contract. Therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening may be required to complete the registration process for Elementa, including full vetting and background checks and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at 64.20) unless you have a current DBS subscribed to the update service.

Candidate commitments

• Weekly pay with no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract; candidates are paid via PAYE giving protections and the traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training and support with a broad range of free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy; candidates are paid to scale with written agreement if variation is required.
• Additional services to support staff with tax returns, accounting, legal and more.

This role is not open to applicants not currently residing in the UK or requiring employer sponsorship to be able to take up employment in the UK.

Eligibility and interviews

• Not currently in the UK and unable to interview in person
• Requiring employer sponsorship for right to work in the UK

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.