School Chaplain
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC 20-25, £32,597-£36,363 pro rata. Actual Salary £26,488-£29,548
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
- Educated to Degree or Diploma level or currently working towards this
ESSENTIAL GENERAL ATTRIBUTES
- A person in touch with contemporary youth culture and with experience of working with young people
- Ability to reflect theologically on youth issues
- An inclusive vision for helping young people explore what it is to be a Christian in the 21st century
- Effective communicator at all levels
- An understanding of the Church of England’s involvement in education.
- A strong commitment to work ecumenically
- Sensitivity to working with young people and staff from all faiths and none
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A vision for the development of worship and spirituality
- An ability to work with and manage teams
- Enthusiastic, inspired and motivated
- Good sense of humour
- Access to a car and a full driving licence essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Emotional maturity and cultural sensitivity
ESSENTIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
- Enhanced DBS clearance (A DBS Check will be carried out after the appointment is made)
- A committed Christian with a lively faith, active in a member church of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, Evangelical Alliance or The North West Gospel Partnership
- Understanding of the breadth of theologies and traditions in the Anglican church
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC 20-25, £32,597-£36,363 pro rata. Actual salary £26,488 - £29,548.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Line Management for all aspects of the post
• Non-Managerial Supervision (if requested)
• Support from the Diocese
• Opportunities for Continual Professional Development e.g. training courses and conferences
• Opportunities to meet with other youth workers and chaplains to share good practice and offer each other support
SAFEGUARDING
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1489 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.
Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.
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