EXTRA ITEMS – April 25th 2021 BCCS: The Brentwood Catholic Children’ Society (bccs), is seeking to appoint new members to our Board of Trustees to help guide and support our work. It is important for us to maintain a broad, diverse Board of Trustees that brings a wide range of expertise and ages to the table. Experience as a trustee is not required as a full induction programme will be provided. We are particularly keen to attract the input of youth trustees (age 18 +) to ensure our provision and services remain contemporary and there is no upper age or gender limitation to the role. Please read our full Trustee Advert and Role Description on our website https://www.bccs.org.uk/who-we-are/trustees and contact our Director, Bernadette Fisher [email protected] for more information. BCYS VOICES: I hear about refugees and I ask, “what can I do”? Inspired by his Grandparents, themselves refugees, Rob Green, a young BCYS leader, travelled to a refugee camp in Greece: what he saw inspired and challenged him. Interspersed with reflective questions, and information from the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) hear Rob tell his story in the latest BCYS voices video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqt0mvRrDH0. More details of the whole BCYS voices series and much more at www.bcys.net BCYS WRITES: As you will be aware, many young people are facing a particular crisis of mental wellbeing at this time; if you are looking for resources where young people and families can find support, we worked with the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society to create these: https://bcys.net/resource-category/wellbeing/ USED STAMPS FOR ST FRANCIS HOSPICE: A reminder that there is a box in the porch for your used stamps. Please leave a margin around the stamps whenever possible, especially the larger ones as they must be complete to be useful. MILK BOTTLE TOPS: The collection is for clean, plastic milk bottle tops which are recycled and made into toys. Proceeds go to the Air Ambulance. Bags of bottle tops may be left at the presbytery. MISSIO: Pope Francis has established an emergency fund to come to the aid of those people and communities who are being tragically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. You can donate online at missio.org.uk by phone 020 7821 9755 or post to COVID-19 Response, 23 Eccleston Square, SW1V 1NU. CHRISTIAN KITCHEN WALTHAMSTOW AND SOUTHEND FOOD HELP: Full details about these local initiatives can be found by going to the Caritas Brentwood website. Please support them. www.caritasbrentwood.org/news/southendfoodhelp/ and www.caritasbrentwood.org/news/christiankitchen/ SPARE HAND: We have been contacted by the Head of Volunteers at SpareHand which is in need of volunteers in East . SpareHand is an App that charities use to find volunteers. On the one side, charities have a dashboard where they can load up shifts that they need volunteers to fill (eg food packer for a food bank) and on the other side it's an app used by volunteers to receive shifts which they can quickly accept or reject. SpareHand uses a sophisticated algorithm to match volunteers which creates an excellent volunteering experience. A group of us from the charity sector set up SpareHand in response to COVID-19. Charities have found it particularly helpful during the pandemic when there has been a great increase in people needing help and a reduction in the number of traditional volunteers available due to shielding, but a groundswell in first-time volunteers looking to help. We've had a great response from our charity partners and volunteers and we are going to continue operating post-lockdown. In East London we are supporting a number of charities including Newham Council's food bank and DeliverAid who send meals to NHS staff. However, every week we have shifts that go unfilled so we are keen to find more volunteers to help. To sign up, volunteers simply need to complete the form on our website: https://www.spare- hand.org. They will then be directed to the app where they can set their skills, interests, location and availability. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY: Children and families from Essex and East London have direct therapeutic support to our highly experienced counselling team. We provide support directly to children, adolescents on a 1:1 basis or the whole family. We help children with various reasons including anxiety, emotional health, bereavement, behaviour, bullying, family separation and illness. Sessions take place during the day or after school at our counselling suites at our offices in Rayleigh. There is a sessional charge but support may be given if required. If you feel your child may benefit from our services or you would like more information, please contact Sarah D'Lima - [email protected] or 01268 947061. PARISH REGISTRATION: Although most parishioners completed a card with their details when the Diocesan Parish Census was taken several years ago, there will be some who may not have done so for whatever reason and others who have moved or joined the parish subsequently. If you believe we may not have your current contact details, please contact the parish office or pick up a card from the table in the porch and pop it into the Presbytery so that our records can be brought up-to-date. ‘THE ART OF DYING WELL’ is a new website that offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues around death and dying. Based in the Catholic tradition but open to all, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey. JOB VACANCIES

THE URSULINE ACADEMY : Teacher of History (0.6) and Subject Leader - MFL Start: September 2021. Closing Date: noon, Thursday 6th May 2021. For further information please visit: uai.org.uk/about/vacancies

ASSISTANT MANAGER, WALSINGHAM HOUSE AT ABBOTSWICK: We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Manager at Walsingham House at Abbotswick to begin in the late summer. All information can be found on our website: https://bcys.net/assistantmanager Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 10th May 2021.

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BILLERICAY is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENCO to join our team, with a passion for working with vulnerable children to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will be able to bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of SEN provision across our school, whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of our SEND pupils. You will be a strong practitioner with a degree and a teaching qualification. Ideally, you will hold the National SENCO qualification. More information can be found on Essex Jobs via this link: http://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=62538

THE CAMPION SCHOOL is looking to appoint a Minute Taker to work on an ‘ad hoc’ basis. Duties will consist of taking minutes for various Governor meetings throughout the year. Applicants should have strong previous minute-taking experience, excellent attention to detail and strong IT Skills Word/MS Office. If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a new opportunity please contact Mrs Noddings, PA to the Headmaster on 01708 452332/[email protected]

DIOCESAN SCHOOL VACANCIES All Brentwood Diocesan Catholic School Vacancies (of which the Education Services Department are aware) are posted on the Diocesan website. To view current vacancies with further information please use this link address. https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/ or enter ‘Diocese of Brentwood school vacancies’ in the search function of your internet browser. The following vacancies are currently being recruited for:  School Chaplain – Ursuline Convent High School, Brentwood Deadline for applications: 3:30 pm on Friday 30th April 2021.  Headteacher at St Bernard’s High School, Westcliff;  DT Teacher, Science Teacher and Teacher of Film and Media at St Thomas More High School, Westcliff;  Catering Manager/Cook at De La Salle, Basildon.

The Palmer Catholic Academy Part of The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust

Aldborough Road South, , Ilford, Essex IG3 8EU Tel: (020) 8590 3808 / Fax: (020) 8597 5119 www.tpc.academy Email: [email protected]

Headteacher: Mr P Downey

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary: Group 7 – Leadership Scale L22-26

Required for September 2021

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a very successful, multi-cultural, voluntary-aided comprehensive Academy in the London Borough of Redbridge for students aged 11-18 years, with in excess of 1,100 students on roll, including 200+ in the Sixth Form. The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic who is fully committed to Catholic education and the mission of the academy.

Applicants will have significant and relevant senior experience and qualifications in secondary education. A proven track record of raising achievement and an ability to lead professional staff who are dedicated to meeting the spiritual, academic and pastoral needs of students will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational leader to sustain the unique identity of the academy and to continue its pursuit of excellence.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Full details of the post and application forms are available on the academy’s website at www.tpc.academy. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 23rd April 2021. Completed application forms should be emailed to Mrs Bolton, Clerk to the Governors, at [email protected].

Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing Monday 3rd May 2021.

Prospective candidates may arrange a visit to the academy during the weeks commencing 29th March and 19th April 2021. To arrange a visit and/or an informal conversation, please contact Mrs Bolton on 0208 590 3808 or via email at [email protected].

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex IG3 8EU Tel: (020) 8590 3808 / Fax: (020) 8597 5119 www.tpc.academy Email: [email protected]

Headteacher: Mr P Downey