Lay Chaplain - Full-time/Part-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: KSE (£27,852 - £29,716) FTE or pro-rated

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A minimum of GCSE (Level 2) Grade C/4 in Maths and English
• A Level 3 qualifications, or practice equivalent in Care, Children or Family Support
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Have experience of leading liturgy and prayer

For all details, please refer to the Application Pack on Kent Teach

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Training opportunities are provided for all staff
• State of the art Fitness Suite for staff to use free of charge.
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Flu vaccination reimbursement.
• Eye test subsidy.
• Generous Pension scheme for all staff – 22.5% employer contribution for support staff
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services.

Flexible working opportunities

We welcome full-time or part-time candidates

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.

St Gregory’s Catholic School is seeking a driven and enthusiastic practising Catholic to join our flagship Chaplaincy Team as a Lay Chaplain. The successful candidate will have a strong personal faith and the ability to support the pastoral and spiritual needs of staff and students. The Lay Chaplain will witness to the Gospel by sharing in the joys, hopes, and sorrows of the school community, while supporting and strengthening the faith life of our Catholic students and the wider school community

The Role:

School chaplaincy has developed from a primarily sacramental role into a ministry rooted in presence, relationship, and accompaniment. Contemporary Catholic chaplaincy is best understood through its everyday engagement with the school community — a “presence in pilgrimage.” This presence has three interconnected dimensions:

1. Physical Presence

The chaplain is consistently available and visible within the school, offering time, space, and pastoral support to students and staff.

2. Spiritual Presence

Through prayer, listening, and example, the chaplain witnesses to the importance of faith and the spiritual life within the school community.

3. Symbolic Presence

The chaplain represents the Church within the school, encouraging all members of the community to grow in their relationship with God.

This ministry of presence accompanies students as they navigate some of the most formative years of their lives. The chaplain journeys with the whole school community, helping them deepen their relationship with Christ and preparing them to live out their faith beyond the school gates.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Application Pack - Lay Chaplain - Feb 2026.pdf - 997 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gregory's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gregory's Catholic School website
• Email address: hr@sgschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-catholic-school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sgschool.org.uk.

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