Tier 5 Religious Worker (Kathakar)
| Posting date: | 24 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £1,487.20 to £1,487.20 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Location: | Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Sikh Temple), 9 Holy Bones, Leicester, LE1 4LJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Guru Nanak Gurdwara |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Leicester) is looking to appoint an Amritdhari Gur-Sikh Religious Worker (Kathakar).
Applicant must be practicing Baptist Sikh and be fluent in reading holy Sikh texts to preach and conduct pastoral work and non-pastoral work.
The applicant must be able to perform Katha.
Responsibilities of the post will include:-
• Being proficient at interpreting the holy scriptures in the traditional and modern context and ensuring the interpretation is direct from the Guru’s word or Gurbani.
• Being able to include historical accounts and modern incidents in interpreting the holy scriptures.
• Being able to articulate missionary preachers and be well-versed in Sikh history and religious traditions.
• Helping the Sangat to deepen their knowledge of Sikhi using examples from bani and Sikh history.
Language: The successful applicant must be able to read and write in Punjabi and English (preferably)
Please note: Food, accommodation, and laundry are provided by the Gurdwara under contract terms. The contract will be fixed for 2 years, the monthly salary will be £1,487.20, and worked hours will be 130 hours per month. The post will meet national minimum wage rules.
The employer claims an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.
Please apply to The President, Guru Nanak Gurdwara, 9 Holy Bones, Leicester, LE1 4LJ. Tel: 0116 2517460 or email: gng9holy@gmail.com for consideration.
The advertisement will remain open for at least 30 days.
Applicant must be practicing Baptist Sikh and be fluent in reading holy Sikh texts to preach and conduct pastoral work and non-pastoral work.
The applicant must be able to perform Katha.
Responsibilities of the post will include:-
• Being proficient at interpreting the holy scriptures in the traditional and modern context and ensuring the interpretation is direct from the Guru’s word or Gurbani.
• Being able to include historical accounts and modern incidents in interpreting the holy scriptures.
• Being able to articulate missionary preachers and be well-versed in Sikh history and religious traditions.
• Helping the Sangat to deepen their knowledge of Sikhi using examples from bani and Sikh history.
Language: The successful applicant must be able to read and write in Punjabi and English (preferably)
Please note: Food, accommodation, and laundry are provided by the Gurdwara under contract terms. The contract will be fixed for 2 years, the monthly salary will be £1,487.20, and worked hours will be 130 hours per month. The post will meet national minimum wage rules.
The employer claims an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.
Please apply to The President, Guru Nanak Gurdwara, 9 Holy Bones, Leicester, LE1 4LJ. Tel: 0116 2517460 or email: gng9holy@gmail.com for consideration.
The advertisement will remain open for at least 30 days.