Job Description
Location: St Johns House BL9 0NDContract: Fixed Term to 31st December 2028Hours: Full timeSalary: Full time - £27,560 - £31,800 per annum FTE (Term time £23,652.68 - £27,291.55)Shades is a racial justice and faith project that supports schools and churches to be a place of belonging and flourishing for everyone. The projects activities enable schools and churches to create a safe space for dialogue and learning, empowering children, young people and adults to celebrate diversity, champion difference and put love into action as modelled through the life of Jesus.The project aims to develop discipleship pathways for children, young people and their families, enabling them to grow in their Christian faith and to belong to a thriving church community.In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, we are looking to appoint three Shades Schools Worker to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship, and to embed the Shades ethos in primary and secondary schools and parishes across our diocese.We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. A passion for racial justice, the Christian faith and working with children and young people is essential.
Experience of working within a racial justice context, although desirable is not essential, given the wide range of training and development opportunities provided.There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian,in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child workforce), satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.To apply please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.Closing date: Saturday, 10thMay 2025 at Midnight.Interviews: Tuesday 20thMay 2025 at St Johns House, 155-163 The Rock,Bury BL9 0ND.
Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.You may have experience of the following: Christian Discipleship Schools Worker, Racial Justice & Faith Education Worker, Schools & Communities Discipleship Officer, Christian Faith and Racial Justice Facilitator, Schools Engagement and Discipleship Worker, Faith and Diversity Schools Coordinator, Christian Schools Engagement Worker, Faith and Racial Justice Program Coordinator, Christian Faith Outreach and Schools Worker, Racial Justice & Christian Education Worker, etc.REF- 221 046TPBN1_UKTJ