Christian Youth Worker - West Bridgford, United Kingdom - Archway Learning Trust

Archway Learning Trust

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West Bridgford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Christian youth worker will be responsible for planning, delivering and engaging students in distinctively Christian initiatives and events as well as evaluating the success of these events and initiatives.

They will do this working alongside teaching staff and other youth workers.

They will take responsibility for organising worship across the Academy, leading worship and engaging with the Church of England's liturgical calendar in order to lead whole school services.

They will provide a complimentary service to that already given by existing mentors, teachers and pastoral staff.

The Christian youth worker will provide support for pastoral care and will work alongside the Enrichment Team to support the personal development of our students and address the needs of students across all abilities and backgrounds.

The Christian youth worker will create a supportive environment to enable students to explore and develop their spirituality and faith.

They will also offer an extra-curricular programme, which may include breakfast clubs, lunch-clubs and after-school clubs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the overall Christian ethos of the Trust.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc. reporting all concerns to line manager.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Contribute to the overall aims of the Trust.
To develop and implement own skills
To be professional, friendly, fair and firm with students, demonstrating the sort of politeness and respectfulness that we wish them to emulate.
To show an excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
Work cooperatively as part of the Trust's team of teachers and support staff
Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the academic, personal and spiritual areas of development for individual students and the school as a whole
Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher for Christian Distinctiveness, coordinate acts of worship, booking speakers and providing support for members of staff in delivery
Collaborate with other Christian Youth Workers across the Trust on key initiatives in the Christian calendar.
Research and facilitate the use of modern, relevant music in acts of worship
Support tutors to deliver Archway Faith tutor time activities
Support the extracurricular programme and enrichment activities by coordinating activities including the preparation, administration, communications and supervision
Assist in undertaking larger enrichment activities eg. residential, visits, special events
Provide support to individual and small groups of students from a coaching, mentoring and guiding perspective
Establish and maintain working relationships with students to identify issues early in order to be proactive in problem solving
Promote positive behaviour strategies which support student engagement and involvement in school life and values
Promote and reinforce selfesteem of the students
Work closely with local community and business mentors to support student engagement in out of school enrichment activities within the community
Arrange and participate in charity fundraising activities
Have full knowledge and appreciation of a range of activities, courses, opportunities, organisations that students can access for further support
Provide insight, information and help in developing understanding of the religious backgrounds of the students
Attend parents evenings, open evenings and induction evenings where appropriate
Maintain and safeguard the confidential nature of student issues within school/with teachers/within the home
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parent and external agencies where required
Engage with local Churches for support in embedding the Christian life at NES