Sixth Form Lay Chaplain
Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6NDThis job expired on 12 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- NJC Scale SO1/2
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring person to be Chaplain at our sixth form college. Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a community where every individual is known, loved and supported to realise their God given potential.
This is a reserved position only open to practising Catholics however we hope and expect that applicants will come from a variety of backgrounds with a wide range of different experiences. The successful candidate will need to be a team player and will work under the direction of our Senior Chaplain.
Cardinal Newman is a community where every individual is valued and expected to excel. The school is based on the south coast in the exciting and vibrant City of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. We have a capacity of 2600 students, including 500 students in our Sixth Form which is where most of your work will be based. In return the school can offer a strong and supportive community of colleagues, students and parents, and a culture of providing regular support for personal and professional development.
What the school offers its staff
STAFF BENEFITS & WELLBEING @ CNCS
At CNCS, our staff are our greatest asset. We’re committed to ensuring every team member feels valued, supported, and rewarded for their hard work. Below is a summary of the benefits available to all staff members.
Physical Wellbeing
School Gym Our fully equipped gym is free for staff use before and after school, Monday to Friday (subject to availability).
Staff Sports & Exercise Join in with weekly, school-funded sessions such as football, Pilates, and volleyball—open to all staff throughout the year.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Counselling, Information & Advice Service Staff have access to a 24/7 confidential support service through Care First, offering emotional support, practical advice, and more.
Employee Assistance Programme The Education Support Partnership provides independent support for wellbeing, financial concerns, career advice, grants, and more.
Financial Benefits
Rental Deposit Scheme Support may be available for those needing help with rental deposits.
Bike-to-Work Scheme Save money on a new bicycle through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Lunch Duty and Free Meals Staff can sign up for paid lunch duties and receive a free lunch as part of the arrangement.
Pension Schemes All teaching staff have access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, while non-teaching staff can join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Free Parking On-site parking is available for all staff.
Professional Development
We support ongoing learning and development through:
- A thorough induction for all new staff
- On-the-job training to help meet role expectations
- Identification of training needs and access to relevant, cost-effective programmes
- Encouragement to pursue further study related to your role and interests
Further details about the role
The Lay Chaplain-Sixth Form through their work and witness, will support the wider chaplaincy function of the school in its delivery of the spiritual and pastoral care of all members of the school community.
They will have a central role in implementing the school vision statement and its vision of wider chaplaincy and work with the Senior Chaplain, the Head of RE and the Principal supporting and developing the Catholic life of the school through dispersed chaplaincy. They will help support the nurturing of the faith formation and liturgical life of the school community of both staff and students. The Chaplain may also work to enhance the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate and deliver college RE sessions in the college.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.cncs.co.uk/vacancies
About Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2507 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School website
- Email address
- hroffice@cncs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01273558551
ABOUT US
You want your child to thrive. So do we.
To us, this means celebrating each child's unique God-given gifts and abilities to help them become all that they want to be.
It's a priority for us that each student is given the right level of opportunity, support and challenge to help them grow and excel.
We are the largest Catholic School in England and our size allows us to provide something for everyone at many different levels, both within our curriculum and our exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular clubs and experiences.
Strong pastoral care and clear behavioural systems enable us to raise our students in a warm, secure environment built on Caritas, the Catholic principle of kindness.
By combining this with a culture of excellence (our personal best) and academic challenge, we work together with our families to send out confident, compassionate, independent young people ready for the world ahead of them.
This is the Newman Way: Caritas, Excellence, Together. We have 50 years' experience of this, and we are confident that your child will thrive with us.
Arranging a visit to Cardinal Newman Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hroffice@cncs.co.uk.
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