Capernwray Bible School and Holiday Centre
Location: Lancashire
Finance: Salary or Allowance
Duration: Full‑time
Activity: Education & Training, Evangelism & Discipleship, Prayer & Spiritual
Posted: 26 Sep 2024
Closes: 25 Oct 2024
Related files: Job Application Pack

Dean of Male Students

Capernwray Bible School and Holiday Centre

This role exists to ensure that the pastoral needs of the male students of the Bible School are

seen, understood, and, where appropriate and possible, met, through lived example, intentional

relationships and biblical teaching. A range of other duties and responsibilities make this role

integral to the smooth running of the Bible School and the enhancement of the student

experience.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinate and lead the pastoral care of male students, including as necessary handling

    safeguarding, health and welfare issues.

  • Oversee the disciplinary procedures for the student body.

  • Oversee the students’ Small Group Bible Study programme, including training and

    monitoring.

  • Deliver at least four lecture series across Winter and Spring Bible Schools and contribute

    more widely to the Bible School teaching programme, including marking student

    assignments.

  • Ensure the delivery of the Bible School social programme, leading a team including

    Ministry Assistants and student representatives, and liaison with the Sports Department

  • Coordinate Prayer Days, Travel Weekends and arrangements for the start and end of

    terms.

  • Deputise for the Bible School Principal as required.

  • Play a significant role in the planning and delivery of the SaLT (Service & Leadership

    Training) programme.

  • Play a significant role in Capernwray’s Holiday and Conference programme.

Essential Skills:

  • Mature, committed and baptised Christian believer in active and regular fellowship in

    a local church, able to affirm Capernwray’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith,

    Values, Principles and Practices and Policy Statements, willing to work within their

    parameters.

  • Proven experience and ability in Christian leadership, Bible teaching and pastoral work.

  • Proven ability to work cooperatively, harmoniously and flexibly as part of a team.

  • Evidence of appropriate theological education.

Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge and experience of Torchbearer Bible Schools.

  • Ability to speak a language additional to English.

  • Qualification and experience in teaching ESOL.

  • Ability to lead sung worship.

  • Experience in working with and supervising volunteers.

  • Experience with Google software.

  • Experience of working in Christian residential ministry.

Find out more and apply here: https://capernwray.org/about/staff-vacancies/

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Capernwray Bible School and Holiday Centre

Capernwray is a Bible School and Christian holiday centre based in Northwest England.
Address:
Capernwray Hall
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 1AG
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 01524 733908