Overview
Shades Schools Worker Jobs in Bury, England, UK at Diocese of Manchester
Location:
St John’s House BL9 0ND
Contract:
Fixed Term to 31st December 2028
Hours:
Full time
Salary:
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 project’s 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, 10th May 2025 at Midnight.
Interviews:
Tuesday 20th May 2025 at St John’s House, (Apply online only) 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.
– (Apply online only)
Title: Shades Schools Worker
Company: Diocese of Manchester
Location: Bury, England, UK
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development)
