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Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Year Tutor Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Year Tutor Application Pack May 2019 1 Thank you for your interest in the role of Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Year Tutor for the Diocese of Guildford. Please find enclosed the following information: Page 3 Introduction from Principal of the Local Ministry Programme Page 4 LMP Year Tutor job description and person specification Page 7 An overview of The Diocese of Guildford Page 14 Outline of key terms and how to apply Page 15 Application form 2 Dear Applicant Thank you very much for your interest in the post of Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Year Tutor for the Diocese of Guildford. Please find enclosed in this application pack the job description, person specification, information on the Diocese of Guildford and its setting and outline terms and how to apply. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely desires to contribute to education, training for ministry and the development of vocations, both lay and ordained. The Local Ministry Programme needs a team player to work alongside colleagues in ‘formation for ministry’ through teaching and pastoral care of students. You will enjoy: Working with students to develop their vocation to lay and ordained ministry Teaching, developing new course materials and marking set assignments Assisting students through the formational process for their three-year DipHE course Teaching BA level modules to ongoing learners Being part of a close-knit team that works creatively together to deliver ministry training to a varied group of students from around the diocese The role is for 14 hours a week, requiring a flexible approach to a varied workload. You will be responsible for creating new resources and modifying existing ones to continue the delivery of the LMP curriculum under Common Awards, validated by Durham University. The main teaching hub is on Monday evenings, at Christ’s College, Guildford; but attendance is also required at residential weekends from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon (two per annum), and three Saturday study days per annum. Admin support is provided, and working from home is the normal pattern. The role within LMP is also embedded in the wider Mission team so excellent integration and support is available. I look forward to receiving your application which should consist of a completed application form and a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 10th June 2019. If you would like to discuss the post details, and the reason for the initial six month contract, please feel free to call me on 01483 790319. Yours faithfully Canon Dr Steve Summers Principal, Local Ministry Programme https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/lmp 3 Job description – Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Tutor 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE) with evening and weekend working required Fixed term contract for 6 months in the first instance Job Purpose To deliver training to, and have pastoral oversight of, ordained and lay ministry students on Guildford diocese’s ministry programme. Accountable to Principal of the Local Ministry programme Diocesan Director of Mission Key relationships Students and their training incumbents LMP core staff team Wider Mission team Responsibilities: Teaching Teach and facilitate learning for students on the Local Ministry Programme under Common Awards, in conjunction with other staff team members. (The delivery of general theological education is expected and every attempt will be made to accommodate the tutor’s area of specialism). Assist in the writing, delivery & revision of course materials. Participate in coursework marking and moderation of marking within the wider Theological Educational Institution (South Central TEI). If Year Tutor for the new cohort of students, visit all new year 1 students before the Autumn term begins. Head up the teaching of the first year modules in collaboration with other core staff and tutors. Be responsible for ensuring that the preaching, spirituality and theological reflection components of the programme are fully integrated into the overall programme for each cohort of students. Pastoral Care Be responsible for liaison with, and the pastoral care of, students in the Year Group for which s/he is responsible. Be present for every Monday evening session (during term time), meeting new/prospective students as appropriate. Attend (residentially) and jointly facilitate 2 residential weekends each year. Participate in and/or contribute to the end of year appraisal process for all students for whom s/he is Year Tutor. 4 Teamworking Help to plan, and attend if appropriate, 3 Saturday study days each year, one of which is the Introductory Saturday at the beginning of the academic year. Assist in the preparation of, and jointly facilitate, one 4 day ordinands’ residential Summer School every 3 years. Work collaboratively with colleagues and attend Core Staff meetings as required. Take part in the diocesan LLM selection processes as required. LMP is part of the Mission team; Year Tutors attend meetings of this wider staff team on occasion. Accountability - there will be an annual appraisal meeting with the Principal. In addition, if the year tutor is an Anglican priest, the Ministerial Review process will be conducted in line with standard diocesan clergy procedures. Academic life Keep abreast of regional and national developments in theology and ministerial training. This includes; relevant Church of England reports, and the development of Durham University validated Common Awards. Attendance at the national Common Awards staff conference or other national conferences is encouraged as appropriate. General To undertake any other ad hoc duties or tasks as required by the LMP Principal. 5 Person specification: Local Ministry Programme (LMP) Tutor Essential Desirable Qualifications Masters level in an area of study relevant PhD or MPhil to Ministry Training in the Church of England Experience Teaching experience though not necessarily Formal teaching in a formal educational setting experience Ministry in the Church of England as a lay or ordained minister Knowledge Broad awareness of Christian ministry and theology. In-depth knowledge of the Church of England, its organisation and governance structures. Skills Organised and capable of working intensively for periods The facilities and disposition to work from home (IT support is provided) IT literate; able to work remotely, utilise MS Office and the Common Awards Virtual Learning Environment Good communicator Behaviours Ability to establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with wide range of colleagues. Listens well, and responds appropriately. Flexible and willing to adapt to changing priorities; understand and appreciate different perspective on issues. Able to cope with flexible working hours. Able to work on own initiative as well as being a team member who is prepared to take well-informed decisions. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and energy. Comfortable working in an open plan, modern office environment. 6 Personal This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A personal faith and passion to contribute to and engage in fellowship with others. Fully supportive of the aims and mission of the Church of England. A high level of integrity and discretion, ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy and sensitivity. A warm and open demeanour. Presents a professional and positive image at all times. An ability to work with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds. Able to travel around the diocese from time to time, with a full, clean driving licence. The Diocese of Guildford and its setting A. Area, People and Community The Diocese of Guildford covers the western two-thirds of Surrey and a significant area of north- east Hampshire. It also includes one parish in a London borough and one in rural West Sussex. In the north-east, it is largely suburban, but moving south and west, there are a number of distinct towns and numerous villages. The south-west has a more rural feel to it, but the north-east is largely suburban. The population here is greater and excellent road and rail links to London and elsewhere mean that there is much commuting within these areas. The population is just over a million, rising in line with the national rate. Notwithstanding the rural areas, the average population density is above average, both regionally and nationally. The area is rightly perceived as affluent, but there are other perspectives. There are surprisingly high levels of domestic and sexual abuse. The population is quite mobile, but the cost of housing is very high and there are issues of homelessness in the towns. The government wants a significant number of new homes to be built in the area, but there is much lively debate about where they might go. Taken as a whole, the Diocese has the lowest average IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) in 7 England, but the picture is not uniform. Throughout the area there are tight pockets of deprivation, enclosed within housing estates or even within a few streets, with high levels of child poverty, low income, poor mental health and other significant problems. Often they are adjacent to affluent areas that camouflage the extent of need, driving down the statistics and diverting public funds to areas of more widespread poverty in other parts of the country. The Diocese is becoming more diverse ethnically, and there are notable Asian populations in Woking and Camberley. There has also been a large influx of Nepalese to Aldershot and Farnborough following recent Government changes to Gurkha pension provision. In 15% of parishes, the proportion of White British inhabitants is now less than 80%. Principal occupations include Wholesale/Retail Trade, Professional & Scientific, Education, Human Health & Social Work, with significant numbers also in Information & Communication Technology and Finance.
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