JUNIOR SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

PART-TIME – COMMENCING TERM 1, 2018

Camberwell Grammar School, a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican Boys School, is seeking a suitably qualified Chaplain to provide ministry to our Junior School boys and to teach Religious Education.

This is a permanent 0.4 part-time position commencing from the beginning of Term 1, 2018.

As pastor, the Chaplain is available to provide pastoral care and counselling to students, staff and parents of the school. This can occur through personal contact and classroom teaching.

As a teacher, the Chaplain participates in the academic program to deliver both Christian and Religious education programs within the curriculum and in co-curricula non-compulsory programs. As Priest whether ordained or not, the Chaplain provides leadership in services of worship in the All Souls Chapel and at school assemblies, and other sacramental activities that are part of the ministry within an Anglican school. The Chaplain should be eligible to be licensed by the Archbishop of Melbourne.

Chaplaincy acts to mirror back to the school community the values, beliefs and actions that are inherent in the Christian world view and practice; to affirm where they exist and challenge where they seem to be wanting.

It is understood that the Chaplain as a Christian Minister is committed to working in an interfaith manner, which is respectful of the various faith traditions present in the school community while recognising and affirming the distinctive Christian tradition that underlies the ethos of this Anglican school.

The Christian and Religious education program has a pivotal function in connecting all students with the faith and traditions of the Church.

RELIGIOUS WORSHIP

The Chaplain provides leadership in services of worship in the All Souls Chapel and at School Assemblies and other sacramental activities that are part of the ministry within an Anglican School.

PASTORAL CARE

As Pastor, the Chaplainis available to provide pastoral care to students, staff and parents of the School.

The Chaplain:

  • is available for confidential pastoral counselling and care to all members of the school community.
  • is involved in school processes relating to crisis intervention and trauma debriefing

TEACHING DUTIES

This is a 0.4 position based in the Junior School but linked to the whole school program and may involve cross campus collaboration.

The Chaplainis a member of the teaching staff whose responsibility is to deliver Christian Education programs within the curriculum from Years Pre-prep to Year 5.

The Chaplaindevises and implements a structured, sequential program that enables the exploration of Christian beliefs and values.

As part of the teaching load, the Chaplain may be asked to assist with the learning program of the School, as well as contributing to general school activities and evens as they arise.

Attendance at staff meetings and professional development activities is encouraged.

The Chaplain will lead the Junior School Community Outreach Program.

Applicants should have an energetic and enthusiastic commitment to meeting the educational and personal needs of primary school students. In order to join the teaching staff of Camberwell Grammar School, you will need to supply the School with a copy of your:

(i) current qualifications; and

(ii) certificate of Teacher Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

The Chaplainshould also be licensed by the Archbishop of the Diocese of Melbourne to serve as Chaplain to the School.

Applications, including a full Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts of academic records, and the names and telephone numbers of three referees, and VIT Registration details should be emailed as soon as possible to:

Dr Paul Hicks

Headmaster

Camberwell Grammar School

Email:

Applications Close: Friday 14 July2017

Camberwell Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.