School Chaplain

·Be a known Christian presence in school, provide pastoral support which promotes the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff.

·Contribute to pastoral aspects of the school curriculum, including Mental Health and Wellbeing, Human Spirituality, Relationships and Sex Education, and Transition.

·Offer mentoring and guided listening and where appropriate prayer, to the whole school community.

·Be willing to lead school assemblies, after school and holiday activities and projects.

·Act as a representative of The Cotswold School and local churches both on and off site, upholding the values and good reputation of both.

·Strengthen relationships between the school, local churches and wider community.

·Respond creatively to opportunities for connection between the life of the school and local churches, including places of existing youth work.

·Identify and respond to opportunities for new youth work projects at locations across the south of the North Cotswold Deanery.

·Work ecumenically as part of a team to develop the chaplaincy role, including the development of young leaders within the school.

·Offer opportunities in the school community for theological discussion and to explore Christianity.

·Support and encourage those on established faith journeys in an ecumenical and multi-faith context.

·Connect with local primary schools with a focus upon transitioning to year seven.

·Work alongside to support the established Christian Union in school.

·Provide updates to local churches and Chaplaincy Mission Oversight Team.

Other Specific Duties

·Undergo Basic First Aid training and update courses.

·Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.

·Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety & Welfare. Continuing Professional Development

·In conjunction with your line manager, take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up-to-date with research and developments related to school efficiency, which may lead to improvements in the day-to-day running of the School

·Undertake any necessary professional development as identified in the School Development Plan taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available

·Undergo appropriate training to support the delivery of ‘specified work’ in order to develop skills for the post

·Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence via School IP to support the Performance Management process- evaluating and improving own practice