Information for Applicants Chaplain for Leicester Grammar School Trust Required for September 2019 Chaplain for Leicester The Chapel of St Grammar School Trust Nicholas An exciting opportunity has arisen within Leicester From Leicester Grammar School’s Dedication Grammar School Trust to appoint a full-time Service in October 1981 in Leicester Cathedral, the Chaplain to work across our three schools, Leicester first Headmaster (John Higginbottom) aimed to bring Grammar School (10-18), Leicester Grammar Junior to the school the Christian traditions of the Woodard School (3-11) and Stoneygate School (4-16). This is a Schools. Its liturgy and worship refelcted the Catholic new role within the Trust and will enable the and Reformed traditions of the Church of England. successful candidate to work proactively to lead These were co-joined with those of the Cathedral and enhance the spititual development of pupils where the school habitually worshipped. As throughut the Trust. Leicester Grammar School moved to the new site, the Cathedral Precentor and a group of pupils and staff gathered to ensure these traditions transferred History of the to the the new site. The then Headmaster (Chrstopher King) wanted to retain links with the Leicester Grammar old school, so the name of the old school building of St Nicholas was transferred to the new chapel. School Trust This chapel was dedicated and the new school buildings were blessed by the Rt, Rev’d. Tim Stevens, Leicester Grammar School was founded in 1981 in Bishop of Leicester, on 15th September 2008. In 2017, response to the demise of the maintained grammar the Grant of Arms to the School Trust saw that the schools in the area. In 1992 the Junior School was symbol of St Nicholas was placed in the Trust Shield. added, which broadened the educational offering of the Trust further. The defining milestone in the Trust’s development was then the bold and Person Specification inspired decision in the mid-2000s to move the two schools from the heart of Leicester to the edge of The Chaplain will be an ordained Anglican Priest Great Glen, a rural village some seven miles to the able to lead collective worship in an engaging south of Leicester. The two schools moved into a manner. The Chaplain will teach some lessons each stunning, state-of-the-art campus on 75 acres in week across the Trust and we envisage that September 2008, which was later officially opened applicants will ideally be qualified teachers. He or by Her Majesty, The Queen. The purchase of she will be committed to the spiritual and personal nearby Stoneygate School in 2016 has brought a development of young people. He or she will have third educational institution under the umbrella excellent communication and counselling skills and of the Trust, offering greater choice to parents in be able to offer confidence and support to pupils Leicestershire and surrounding areas seeking an from a range of faith backgrounds and none. independent education for their children. The schools within the Trust have a Christian foundation The successful candidate will be well-organised and but welcome and support pupils of all faiths and have a desire to contribute to the co-curricular side none, with enormous importance being placed on of the Trust. the moral and spiritual wellbeing of pupils under their care. Job Description Application Process The Chaplain will be a key person in the pastoral A completed application form and curriculum team to assist with both staff and pupil support. The vitae, accompanied by a covering letter Leicester Grammar School Trust is fully committed to addressed to Mr John Watson (Head and CEO both staff and pupil wellbeing and positive Designate), should reach the School as soon as mental health and we see the Chaplain as playing possible, and no later than 9.00am on Monday 11 an integral role in developing this. The successful March. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26 candidate will oversee the spiritual focus of the March 2019. A copy of the Trust appliction form is school and uphold the school mission statement: available from our website: “The school is a co-educational centre for excellence www.leicestergrammar.org.uk in academic, musical, sporting and other areas of personal development, within a Christian ethos”. Applications should be emailed to parsonse@ leicestergrammar.org.uk or sent to the HR Depart- The final job description will depend on the strengths, ment, Leicester Grammar School, London Road, experience and aptitudes of the successful Great Glen, Leicestershire LE8 9FL candidate, but chief responsibilities will include: • Be a key member of the Pastoral Team. • Lead and organise special services across the three schools of the LGS Trust throughout the year, whilst liaising with the Director of Music to ensure that music is an integral part of assemblies and collective worship. • Be part of delivering assemblies in all three schools of the LGS Trust. • Co-ordinate the assembly programme at Leicester Grammar School. • Teach lessons (subject can be flexible, according to the aptitudes of candidate) within the schools of the Trust. • Celebrate the Eucharist and organise lunchtime and other communion services. • Prepare candidates for confirmation. • Co-ordinate and lead the Guild of Servers and Sacristans in St Nicholas’ Chapel. • Be part of the Chapel Committee. • Be responsible for the Chapel budget. • Maintain close links with Leicester Cathedral and our local community churches. • Be a good outreach member to other faiths within the Leicestershire community. • Be able to provide pastoral guidance/ counselling. Child Welfare Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safe- guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in its recruitment procedures. Successful candidates for posts are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure. Independent Co-educational Day Schools for children aged 3-18 Leicester Grammar School Trust London Road, Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FL 0116 2591900 [email protected] www.leicestergrammar.org.uk Registered charity number 510809.