Assistant to Chaplain

**Assistant Chaplain / Assistant to the Senior Chaplain**

**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

Barker College is a leading co-educational Independent Anglican, day and boarding, School located in
Hornsby. Barker College seeks to be a leader in Christian education that is characterised by a global vision
that inspires hope.

The Assistant Chaplain / Assistant to the Senior Chaplain will promote the Christian ethos of the School and
be primarily focused on serving in the Secondary School, seeking to deliver faithful and effective chaplaincy
and working in the chaplaincy team.

**PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

The main responsibilities of the Assistant Chaplain / Assistant to the Senior Chaplain are:

- ensuring that in all areas of the Secondary School the Christian foundation of the school is

acknowledged and upheld, the Christian mission of the school is advanced, and the Christian values of
the school are embraced;
- planning and leading Chapel services alongside others in the Chaplaincy team under the supervision of

the Senior Chaplain;
- playing a role in the wellbeing/pastoral care of students, their families, and staff;
- meeting individually with staff and students who are seeking to grow spiritually;
- teaching Christian Studies (Years 7-12) and taking an active role in the development of the Christian
- attending the voluntary Christian groups (Cru, Cru Small Groups, Cru events and camps);
- coaching sport - or involvement in another form of co-curricular activity;
- possible involvement with the boarding community.

**SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB**
- passionate about to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the Barker community;
- has demonstrated a commitment to the well-being of students and growing young people in faith;
- prayerful, Biblically informed, theologically well-read, spiritually mature, seeking to grow in Christian faith
- and commitment;
- an experienced, effective and excellent teacher who demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for teaching
- and learning;
- possessing strong motivating, influencing and team-building skills, a team player themselves
- having displayed a capacity for and a commitment to teamwork;
- an engaging communicator; demonstrates highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and
- the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varying backgrounds;
- interested in and able to relate well to all students, able to support students in all their endeavours;
- demonstrates a sensitivity in meeting and working with people at various stages of their spiritual,

emotional, social and intellectual journey;

**People & Culture**

- demonstrates the capacity to provide leadership that is characterised by a desire to inspire, and a

capacity for lateral thinking and innovation;
- experienced in the community service sector with the ability to support the development of a strong

service/social justice culture;
- proven organisational skills and capacity to work independently and effectively in the face of changing

priorities, deadlines and pressures;
- demonstrates loyalty to the School, fosters School spirit, interested in the wider work of the School and

that which lies beyond the Mint Gates;
- demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of the Barker College Mission Statement and the

values that underpin it and show a willingness to uphold and support the ethos.

**ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- A person of Christian character who responds to people in a Christ-like manner.
- Gracious and joyful personal style.
- Pastorally sensitive and effective.
- Confidential and respectful.
- Intelligent, thoughtful, reflective.
- A lifelong learner, teachable, pursues personal and professional growth.
- Clear leadership skills, underpinned by a genuine interest in people.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Highly refined communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong motivational, influencing and team-building skills.
- Strong people management and development skills.
- Aware of personal limits and the need for referral.
- Committed to self care.
- Actively involved in a local Church.

**ACCOUNTABILITY**

**Child Safety**
Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and
young people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies
of the School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.

**General**
Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s
Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by the Barker College
Staff Code of Professional Practice, Complaints and Performance Management procedures.

**Work Health and Safety**
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or
another