Chaplain

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,539.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) STCAT LL5

Chaplain job summary

School Chaplaincy Opportunity

This is a reserved post and it is part of the essential criteria to be a Practising Catholic.

• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Term Time only plus 5 days (to include training days)
• Some flexibility is required on start and finish times to accommodate after school events
• Salary: STCAT LL5 SCP14 - SCP18 which is £29,539 - £31,537.08 (full time, full year equivalent, this will be paid pro-rata)

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Luton
Outstanding Catholic Life - Section 48 (June 2022)

Cardinal Newman Catholic School is an outstanding Catholic secondary school serving the communities of Luton and Dunstable, and we are seeking a committed and faith-filled Chaplain to join our vibrant school community.

Our most recent Section 48 inspection (June 2022) described Cardinal Newman as “an exceptional Catholic school with a strong sense of mission which is shared across the whole community.” Inspectors noted that “the Catholic life of the school is of paramount importance and it permeates all aspects of school life,” and that “pupils take a leading role in promoting the distinctive values of the school.”

At the heart of our school is a deeply inclusive, relational Catholic culture. The inspection affirmed that “the care for the most vulnerable members of the community is prioritised and the school is rigorously inclusive,” making this an exceptionally rewarding environment for chaplaincy ministry rooted in dignity, compassion and service.

Cardinal Newman is a high-performing 11-18 school, placed in the top 25% nationally for both GCSE and A Level outcomes, where academic excellence sits alongside strong formation of character, faith and mission. We are the only Catholic secondary school in the Luton and Dunstable area, serving a richly diverse community, with strong and active parish links and close collaboration with clergy and local faith communities.

This role offers a rare opportunity to:

• Serve in an outstanding Catholic school where faith is lived daily, not added on
• Work within a tight‑knit, supportive community of staff and students
• Shape and sustain prayer, liturgy, retreats and pastoral accompaniment across the school
• Make a profound difference to young people’s lives in a context of joy, challenge and hope

If you feel called to chaplaincy in a school where mission is shared, inclusion is lived, and faith animates every aspect of school life, Cardinal Newman offers an exceptional place to serve and flourish.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosing & Barring Service.

Roman Catholic School in the Diocese of Northampton

‘Together towards our Lord through learning, love and faith’

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

Safeguarding at Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Cardinal Newman Catholic School School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Our school policies for Child Protection and Safeguarding can be found on the Safeguarding page of our website.
As a school we ensure that we are compliant with all legislative and statutory guidance, most notably:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working together to safeguard children
The PREVENT duty
Staff training
All of our staff complete accredited level one safeguarding training online. Our safeguarding team have all completed level three training.
All staff also receive regular updates and training.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1641 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-school-a-specialist-science-college-luton

The school is founded on the Christian values expressed in the gospels: peace, truth, justice and love. These values underpin everything we do within the school and they unite us as a Christian community. We view each person as special and unique and our highly professional staff is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil fulfils their God given potential. Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a truly inclusive community and we celebrate our pupils’ achievements, together with providing outstanding pastoral support.
Christ is at the centre of all we do, which is reflected in our mission statement "Together towards our Lord, through learning, love and faith". The life and school journey that we are all on is rooted in Christ and this permeates all that we do. The cornerstone of our high achievements is a dedicated and hardworking staff who are proud to work here. Our staff want to do their best for all our children and strive for excellence in everything they do.

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