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Its Instrument of Government states that it is part of the Catholic Church and is to be conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with Canon Law, the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Salford. At all times the school is to serve as a witness to the Catholic Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. The post therefore requires a practising Catholic who can show by example and from experience that he or she will ensure that the school is distinctively Catholic in all its aspects.  \nThis appointment is with the governors ofthe school under the terms of the Catholic Education Service contract signed with the governors as employers and should be endorsed by the Bishop or his representative. It is subject to the current conditions of service for support staff and other current education and employment legislation.  \nThe governing board and the Diocese acknowledge the importance of the role of the chaplain and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, affirmation and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.  \nSECONDARY MODEL JOB DESCRIPTION  \nFisher More RC High School  \nJob Description  \nSCHOOL CHAPLAIN  \nThis job description should be read alongside the National Standards document for School Chaplains. In this document,“Chaplain” refers to both ordained and 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.  \nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES  \nThe Chaplain as witness  \n• Help people to recognise God’s love for them and their need of God  \n• Inspire through example  \n• To encourage staff and pupils to live the faith by being involved in projects relating to social justice and global citizenship  \nThe Chaplain as pastor  \n• Be visible and approachable around the school  \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 Head Teacher in his/her role as faith leader in school  \nThe Chaplain as leader  \n• Support and further develop the spiritual, religious and liturgical life of the school.  \n• Use a collaborative style of ministry that encourages a team approach to chaplaincy to develop and lead a chaplaincy team.  \n• To offer opportunities of prayer for staff and students.  \n• If a priest, celebrate Mass and the sacraments regularly in school; if not, plan for the same to occur with local clergy  \n• Develop suitable activities to mark and celebrate the major feasts and seasons of the Church  \n• To support staff and pupils in their planning, preparation and leading of liturgies and collective worship  \n• Help with the provision of suitable resources for the prayer life and worship of the school  \n• Ensure the school environment and displays reflect the school’s Catholic Christian identity.  \n• Promote and care for the Prayer Room/Chapel as a sacred space  \n• Develop a school retreat programme for pupils  \n• Support students to participate in the sacramental life of the Church, where appropriate.  \n• To celebrate and share the faith life of the school with the wider community  \n• To include the local parishes in school celebrations, where appropriate  \n• Help with sensitive issues, advising on the Church’s teaching  \nThe Chaplain as educator  \n• To support and enhance the RE curriculum, where appropriate  \nThe Chaplain as professional  \n• Have input into the school development pla","cbCaiu6ay7htLeSz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu6ay7htLeSz","pdf",252070,"English","# Introduction\n## Role and appointment context\n## Secondary model job description\n# Core Responsibilities\n## Chaplain as witness\n## Chaplain as pastor\n## Chaplain as leader\n## Chaplain as educator\n## Chaplain as professional","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the school chaplain in this Catholic secondary school context?\",\"answer\":\"The chaplain contributes to spiritual and pastoral care, helps implement the school vision statement, and nurtures faith formation and liturgical life for the whole school community.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the core responsibilities related to leadership and worship?\",\"answer\":\"The chaplain supports and develops spiritual, religious, and liturgical life; offers opportunities for prayer; plans major feasts and seasons; supports liturgies and collective worship; and maintains prayer rooms/chapels as sacred spaces.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the chaplain contribute professionally and to school development?\",\"answer\":\"The chaplain provides input into the school development plan, advises senior leadership and governors, engages in appraisal and CPD, supports standards and values, and reports to and works with governors to promote the Catholic ethos.\"}]","SECONDARY CHAPLAIN JOB DESCRIPTION - Core Responsibilities | PDF",1789364370]