School Chaplain

**_St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity_**_. Our College consists of primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, together with a co-educational junior primary school. We are an independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, the Online School and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus, and the St Stithians Online School. As a College, we are intent on Inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference._

Within the Girls’ College we strive to produce confident young women who are able to lead a life of conviction and purpose.

The College’s Methodist focus offers our young women important guiding principles enabling of this life of purpose which is central to the Saints Honour Code, namely “Honour God, Honour others and Honour self”. The Girls’ College provides a safe, nurturing and inclusive community where young women are encouraged to explore, experiment and investigate.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this significant position. This role is an executive position within the Girls’ College. Previous experience in education and a commitment to pastoral care are central to this role. This role will require dynamic and innovative leadership and seeks an open-minded individual who is in tune with the many challenges faced by adolescent girls in the 21st century. Applicants must be ordained Methodist Ministers.

**The requirements for this position are**:

- Share the Christian ethos and values upheld by the College
- Provide for the spiritual and pastoral needs of the students at St Stithians College and the broader Saints family
- A high level of organisational, administrative and communication skills
- An interest and vision for a student-centred holistic education programme, this includes teaching Religious Education lessons
- A willingness to embrace rapid changes in education and an interest and ability to integrate IT into planning, presentation, administration and organisation
- The ability to be an integral and visionary member of the pastoral care and school management team
- Have appropriate counselling experience
- To be able to deal with conflict and situations requiring active and innovative problem solving
- The ability to interact confidently and comfortably with parents
- Assist in and support the College’s extensive community engagement programmes
- Organise and conduct weekly, quarterly and annual Chapel services
- Have experience in Christian youth work
- A willingness to work closely with fellow Chaplains across our campus and participate in the broader and holistic life of the College, including the extramural programme.
- Be willing to work after hours, including weekends in order to fulfil the requirements of the position
- Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender's clearance certificate before employment can commence