Lay Chaplain

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Derby, DE1 3TQ

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,856.00 - £31,872.00 Annually (Actual) Band 5 SCP 19 - 24

Lay Chaplain job summary

Make a difference. Inspire faith. Transform lives.

We are looking for an energetic and committed Lay Chaplain to lead and enrich the Catholic life of our schools. Reporting directly to our Headteachers and working in partnership with the Trust, you will help create vibrant faith communities where students, staff, and families can flourish spiritually.

Through collective worship, pastoral support, and faith formation, you will play a key role in nurturing Catholic values, inspiring meaningful encounters with faith, and embedding our shared mission across each school community.

You will work across nine Catholic primary schools in the Glossop/ Buxton area.

Schools Covered:

• All Saints Glossop - Church Street, Glossop, SK13 6JH
• St Margaret's - Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH
• St Mary's, Glossop - Gladstone Street, Glossop, SK13 8NE
• St Charles', Hadfield - The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1PH
• St Philip Howard -Sunlaws Street, Glossop, SK13 8DR
• St Anne's Buxton - Lightwood Road, Buxton, SK17 7AB
• St Mary's Marple Bridge - Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, SK6 5BR
• St Mary's New Mills - Longlands Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3BL
• St Thomas More - Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF

About Us:

We are part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to delivering high-quality education within a strong Catholic ethos. We strive to nurture and develop the whole person—spiritually, academically, and socially—by integrating faith into every aspect of school life. Our schools are inclusive, vibrant, and diverse communities where students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with God and with each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading prayer, worship, liturgies, and other faith-based activities.
• Providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
• Supporting and enhancing the Religious Education curriculum.
• Working closely with headteachers to develop the Catholic Life and mission of each school.
• Organising liturgical celebrations and spiritual events.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a practising Catholic (reserved post).
• Strong understanding of Catholic teaching, liturgy, and traditions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to inspire children, staff, and families.
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Salary: £29,779 - £32,579 per annum (Band 5, Scale Points 19-24)
• Supportive Catholic community.
• Professional and spiritual development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' spiritual development.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who:

• Has an active Catholic faith and enjoys sharing it with others.
• Has experience working with children, schools, parishes, or youth ministry.
• Is confident leading prayer and worship.
• Enjoys pastoral support and community engagement.
• Can work independently across multiple school sites.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

Connect with us on St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust | LinkedIn

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.

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 St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ralph-sherwin-catholic-multi-academy-trust

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