Jobs at Mater Ecclesiae St. Carlo Acutis School of Discernment for Joyful Vocation

About the Role

• The Bursar holds full responsibility for the financial management of the Centre. She ensures that all income, expenditure, accounts, and financial reporting are managed accurately, transparently, and in accordance with the arrangements approved by Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.
• The Centre operates on a not-for-profit basis, and the Bursar is custodian of that financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, accounts, and ledgers for the Centre
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Centre Director and periodic reports for the Advisory Council
• Record, receipt, and account for all income — including donations, grants, and sponsorships — in accordance with arrangements approved by the Centre Director and Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. The Bursar does not negotiate, accept, or commit to income arrangements independently.
• Process expenditure in accordance with the Centre's approved budget and financial procedures, as authorised by the Centre Director
• Maintain accurate records of all bank transactions and cash flow, and prepare regular reconciliations for review by the Centre Director. Banking authorities, signatories, and payment systems are established and controlled by the Centre Director and Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, controls, and policies for the Centre
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian financial and tax regulations
• Advise the Centre Director on financial planning, budget management, and resource allocation

Who We Are Looking For

• A female qualified accountant or finance professional — ACA (ICAN), ACCA, or equivalent Nigerian qualification.
• Experience in financial management, preferably in a not-for-profit, educational, or Church institution.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial record-keeping systems.
• Absolute integrity, accuracy, and transparency in financial matters.
• Understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and tax requirements.
• Alignment with Catholic values and the mission of the Centre.
• A Police Character Certificate and satisfactory reference checks.

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About the Role

• The Student Welfare & Protection Coordinator holds primary operational responsibility for the protection, safety, and holistic wellbeing of every student at the Centre.
• She is the named lead for all matters relating to student welfare and protection — including prevention of harm, response to disclosures, management of wellbeing concerns, and maintenance of all related policies and records.
• Every member of staff carries a duty of care, but she holds the policy, the training, the records, and the external relationships. She is the person everyone turns to when something goes wrong.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review the Centre's Student Welfare & Protection Policy
• Serve as the named lead for all welfare and protection concerns, referrals, and disclosures
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate welfare and protection training before working with students
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of all welfare and protection matters
• Liaise with external bodies — including Nigerian authorities, the Church, medical professionals, and families — in response to welfare concerns
• Conduct regular welfare check-ins with students, particularly those identified as vulnerable
• Advise the Centre Director on all welfare and protection matters; escalate serious concerns immediately
• Coordinate the Centre's response to any emergency welfare situation

Requirements

• A female professional trained in child protection, social work, counselling, or a related welfare discipline
• Experience in a welfare, protection, or pastoral care role, ideally in a residential or educational setting
• Knowledge of Nigerian child protection law and Church safeguarding guidance
• Pastoral sensitivity combined with clear, decisive action in difficult situations
• Absolute discretion, confidentiality, and emotional resilience
• Commitment to the dignity and protection of every young person in the Centre's care
• Alignment with Catholic values and the mission of the Centre
• A Police Character Certificate and satisfactory reference checks.

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About the Role

• Resident Formation Mentors are the daily formative and maternal presence in the lives of the students.
• Each mentor lives with and is responsible for an assigned group of approximately 20 girls — accompanying them through the full rhythm of residential community life, from morning prayer to evening rest, while mentoring their growth across all five formation pillars.
• This is a deeply relational role at its core: to know each girl, walk alongside her, and help her grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Live residentially with students and govern the daily rhythm of community life — prayer, meals, rest, hygiene, and household order.
• Mentor and accompany an assigned group of learners across all five formation pillars.
• Conduct regular one-to-one check-ins and structured formation reflection sessions with each student.
• Monitor student wellbeing, physical health, and engagement, reporting concerns promptly.
• Support students in developing self-discipline, responsibility, and healthy relational habits.
• Collaborate with academic teachers and vocational trainers to reinforce formation values.
• Adhere to and uphold all student welfare and protection policies.
• Participate in formation team meetings and ongoing programme review.

Who We Are Looking For

• A female Catholic with a living faith and genuine love for young people.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, residential care, teaching, or pastoral ministry.
• Emotional maturity, patience, and the capacity for warm but firm guidance.
• Willingness to live residentially and commit fully to the community life of the Centre.
• Completion of student welfare and protection training before commencement (training will be provided).
• A Police Character Certificate and satisfactory references, including from a parish priest or Catholic community leader.

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About the Role

• The Lead Resident Formation Mentor is the senior member of the Centre's formation team and one of the most important roles in the Centre.
• She lives with the students, mentors an assigned group of girls through their integral formation journey, leads the formation team of three, and serves as the Centre Director's primary operational deputy in matters of student formation and residential life.
• This is not a teaching role in the conventional sense. It is a role of accompaniment — of walking alongside young women, knowing them deeply, and helping each one grow into the woman she is called to be. It requires faith, maturity, warmth, firmness, and a genuine vocation to serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Live residentially with students and govern the daily rhythm of community life — prayer, meals, rest, hygiene, and household order
• Mentor and accompany an assigned group of approximately 20 students across all five formation pillars: spiritual, moral, human, intellectual, and vocational
• Lead and coordinate the formation mentor team of three, providing guidance, support, and consistency of approach
• Serve as the Centre Director's primary deputy in matters of student formation and residential life
• Coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly formation schedule in collaboration with academic teachers and vocational trainers
• Conduct structured individual review sessions with each student, tracking formation progress
• Monitor student wellbeing across all three mentor groups and ensure concerns are escalated appropriately
• Champion and uphold all student welfare and protection policies

Requirements

• A female Catholic with a mature, living faith and a genuine vocation to accompany young women
• Experience in youth formation, mentoring, residential care, pastoral ministry, or education
• Natural leadership ability — able to lead a small team with warmth, clarity, and calm authority
• Emotional maturity, patience, and the capacity for compassionate firmness
• Willingness to live residentially and commit fully to the community life of the Centre
• Openness to being developed for broader leadership responsibility within the Centre
• Completion of student welfare and protection training before commencement (training will be provided)
• A Police Character Certificate and satisfactory references, including from a parish priest or Catholic community leader

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About the Role

• Kitchen Assistants support the Centre's Cook in the daily preparation, serving, and clearing of meals for up to 60 students and staff, and maintain the kitchen and dining areas to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good food, prepared with care, is understood as part of the students' daily formation and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in food preparation, cooking, and serving of all meals
• Clean and maintain the kitchen, dining area, and food storage facilities to high hygiene standards
• Wash and properly store all kitchen equipment and utensils after use
• Support the Cook in stock management and inventory checks
• Assist with catering for Centre events and visitors

Who We Are Looking For

• Female candidates with basic cooking and kitchen skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to high hygiene standards
• A cooperative and positive team member
• Respect for the dignity and privacy of the young people in the Centre's care
• A Police Character Certificate and satisfactory reference checks.

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About the Role

• The Cook is responsible for the preparation of nutritious, well-balanced, and culturally appropriate meals for all students and staff, three times daily.
• She understands that good food, prepared with care, is itself a dimension of the students' wellbeing and formation — a daily act of service to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve three nutritious meals daily for up to 60 students and resident staff
• Plan menus that are balanced, culturally appropriate, and responsive to seasonal availability
• Submit procurement requisitions for food supplies to the Operations Manager; manage kitchen stock
• Maintain the kitchen to the highest standards of hygiene and food safety at all times
• Supervise Kitchen Assistants in food preparation, serving, and kitchen maintenance
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical dietary requirements as advised by the Nurse
• Contribute to catering for Centre events, visitors, and special occasions.

Who We Are Looking For

• Police Character Certificate and satisfactory reference checks
• Female; experienced cook with knowledge of Nigerian cuisine and institutional catering
• Food hygiene certification or equivalent experience
• Capacity to cook for large numbers consistently and to a high standard
• Warm, service-oriented disposition aligned with the Centre's values.