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In this document, “Chaplain” refers to lay chaplains. The Chaplain, through his/her work and witness, will contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of all members of the school community. He/she will have a central role in implementing the school vision statement and work with the headteacher in leading and developing the Catholic Life of the school. He/she will nurture the faith formation and liturgical life of the school community. The Chaplain may also work to enhance the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate.  \nReporting to Lead Lay Chaplain  \nLiaising with Trust colleagues, Governors, Headteachers, Senior Leadership Team, Teaching  \nand Support Staff, Students, Visitors  \nGrade Band 5 (Scale Points 19 – 24)  \nHours per week 37  \nJob Title: Lay Chaplain  \nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES – DIOCESAN CHAPLAINCY STANDARDS  \nThe Chaplain as witness  \n• Help people to recognise God’s love for them and their need of God  \n• Inspire through example  \n• Encourage staff and pupils to live the faith by being involved in projects (such as the Faith in Action Award) relating to social justice and global citizenship  \n• Assist young people and staff in the effective planning, preparation and execution of the liturgy so that each celebration is a catechetical moment as well as a time of personal encounter with Jesus Christ  \nThe Chaplain as pastor  \n• Be visible and approachable across the school communities  \n• Accompany people at particular stages of their journey through life  \n• Get to know people individually and use every opportunity for contact to the best advantage  \n• Support the headteachers in their role as faith leaders within schools  \n• Play a central role in the pastoral system  \n• Where appropriate, be actively involved in the transition of pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 across the schools  \n• Work to foster a cohesive synthesis between faith and life for all members of the school communities, especially addressing the issues relevant in contemporary society  \nThe Chaplain as leader  \n• Plan, prepare and lead liturgies and Collective Worship as required. These will include end of term services, Advent and Lent services, staff INSET days, special celebrations  \n• Support and empower staff and pupils in their planning, preparation and leading of liturgies and Collective Worship  \n• Support the effective monitoring, evaluation and review of Catholic Life and Collective Worship  \n• Plan and support regular celebrations of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist  \n• Support and further develop the spiritual, religious and liturgical life of the schools  \n• Offer regular opportunities of prayer for staff and students  \n• Develop suitable activities to mark and celebrate the major feasts and seasons of the Church  \n• Help with the provision of suitable resources for the prayer life and worship of the schools  \n• Ensure the environment and displays across the schools reflect their Catholic identity  \n• Promote and care for the Chapel(s) (where appropriate) as a sacred space  \n• Promote places and opportunities for prayer, silence and reflection within the schools  \n• Organise retreats where appropriate, including residential retreats  \n• Ensure liturgical resources are adequate and appropriate  \n• Celebrate and share the faith life of the schools within the hub with the wider community  \n• Include the local parishes in school and hub celebrations, where appropriate  \n• Play an active role in engaging young people in the life of the local parish(es) and diocese (or dioceses if appropriate)  \n• Support and promote fundraising and awareness-raising projects, for example CAFOD  \n• Contribute actively to CMAT Chaplaincy resources and to the CMAT Chaplaincy website orother such resources as identified by the LLC (Lead Lay Chaplain)  \n• Develop and facilitate a chaplaincy te","cbCaimWo8Jwa2qxF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimWo8Jwa2qxF","pdf",503151,"English","# Introduction\n# Core responsibilities - Diocesan Chaplaincy Standards\n## The Chaplain as witness\n## The Chaplain as pastor\n## The Chaplain as leader\n## The Chaplain as educator\n## The Chaplain as professional\n# Reporting and liaison information\n# Grade and working hours","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Lay Chaplain role in the school?\",\"answer\":\"The Chaplain contributes to spiritual and pastoral care, implements the school vision, and helps nurture faith formation and liturgical life across the school community.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does the Chaplain have regarding liturgy and Collective Worship?\",\"answer\":\"The Chaplain plans, prepares and leads required liturgies and Collective Worship, supports staff and pupils in their planning and leadership, and helps monitor, evaluate and review provision.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Chaplain support faith education and curriculum?\",\"answer\":\"The Chaplain supports and enhances the Religious Education (RE) curriculum where appropriate, and may support catechetical programmes where provision and resources allow.\"},{\"question\":\"What professional duties are included in the role?\",\"answer\":\"The Chaplain engages in spiritual well-being and annual retreat opportunities, advises on the Church’s teaching for sensitive issues, participates in CPD, liaises with diocesan groups, and supports school self-evaluation and inspections.\"}]","Lay Chaplain - Job Description | PDF",1789364371]