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Assistant Chaplain

Kingsland CofE Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9AS

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Chaplain job summary

Kingsland C.E Academy and Lighthouse Centre (including the Lantern Cafe) are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Assistant School Chaplain to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026.

Prospective candidates should have a desire to make a difference to the lives of young people and focus on encouraging a relationship with God throughout our school, supporting the Christian Ethos of the community.

The post would involve working in partnership with the Trust Chaplain, Rev. Rob and with Senior Leaders. Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact our school office via email kingslandoffice@sbmat.org or by phone on 01782 229138 to make arrangements.

This is a people-focused role, centred on building positive relationships and being a trusted, approachable presence for pupils, staff and families.

Working closely with the Trust Chaplain and senior leaders, you will provide day-to-day pastoral support, helping young people navigate personal, social and emotional challenges while promoting wellbeing, resilience and healthy relationships.

You will also contribute to the spiritual life of the school by supporting collective worship, assemblies and reflection opportunities, encouraging pupils to explore faith, values and personal growth in an inclusive and engaging way.

The role involves working collaboratively across the school and wider Trust, supporting community links and contributing to a joined-up approach to care and support. A strong commitment to safeguarding, professionalism and the Christian ethos of the school is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and the wider 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Kingsland CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsland CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsland-cofe-academy

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