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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm; 35hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,507 - £29,781

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Apprentice Chaplain, you will:

  • Be a visible and approachable spiritual presence around the school.
  • Support the Headteacher in his role as faith leader.
  • Work closely with the SLT lead for Catholic Life and Mission to nurture and develop the school’s Catholic ethos.
  • Lead prayer, liturgies, and retreats for students and staff.
  • Organise charitable outreach, social justice projects, and fundraising.
  • Promote and care for the Chapel as a sacred space.
  • Collaborate with local parishes, the Diocese of Southwark, and the wider Catholic community.
  • Contribute to the RE curriculum and whole-school development planning, where appropriate.
  • Engage in appropriate training and formation to become a qualified school chaplain.

This post requires an individual who can inspire through example, who is enthusiastic about youth ministry, and who has the commitment to help others recognise God's love in their lives.

“The chaplain will have a central role in implementing the school vision and nurturing the liturgical and faith life of the whole community.”

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

  • Inner London weighting
  • Dedicated wellbeing programme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Two-week October half-term holiday
  • Cycle-to-Work scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Two weeks October half term
  • Detailed induction programme for new staff
  • A supportive, welcoming Catholic community.
  • Ongoing training and spiritual formation opportunities.
  • Mentoring from experienced leaders in Catholic education and chaplaincy.
  • The chance to be part of a forward-thinking and values-led school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

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About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1219 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 6736544

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Welcome/

Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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