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 Chaplain is available to provide pastoral care to students, staff and parents of the School.
The Chaplain:
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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 Chaplain is 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 Chaplain devises 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 Chaplain should 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: [email protected]
Applications Close: Friday 14 July 2017
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.