Lay Chaplain

More than one location, St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £27,658.25 - £30,674.22 Per Annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionateLay Chaplainto work across multiple schools within our trust. This is areserved post, and the successful candidatemust be a practising Catholicwho is committed to deepening the spiritual life of our school communities. The schools are:

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SD.
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JE.
St Edward's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Newhall Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BD.

Please refer to the attached document for a full definition of a practicing Catholic.

The Role:As Lay Chaplain, you will lead the spiritual growth of students, staff, and families across multiple schools. You’ll foster a strong Catholic ethos, organize liturgical events, and provide pastoral care. Working with the headteacher, you’ll help shape the Catholic Life of the school and implement its vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead prayers, liturgies, and worship, meeting the spiritual needs of the community
Offer pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students, staff and families.
Support the RE Curriculum and integrate Catholic values into school life.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong knowledge of Catholic faith, liturgy and traditions.
Excellent communicator, able to engage and inspire.
Collaborative and inclusive approach.
Able to organise spiritual events and liturgical celebrations.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

A supportive Catholic school community.
Professional and spiritual development opportunities.
A role with meaningful impact on spiritual life.
Collaborative work environment with dedicated teams.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.

How to Apply:Complete the application form on our websiteVacancies within the Trust (srscmat.co.uk)and include a statement on your suitability and commitment to the Catholic faith.

Closing Date:Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest

Interviews:TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

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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.