Trust Chaplin

Archbishop Temple Church Of England Multi Academy Trust, Bolton, BL3 6PY

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus up to 5 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 years fixed term
• Pay scale: Grade F-G points 17-27 – please note this will be pro-rata based on hours and term time

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role…

The Trustees are seeking to employ an excellent and inspirational full time chaplain who will work with children, staff, parents, local clergy and governors to promote and maintain the Christian ethos and spiritual values of our Trust.

Applications are sought from practising Christians with a genuine passion for finding new ways of enthusing and encouraging children and adults on their faith journey.

About You…

We are looking for someone who is:

The successful candidate will be a practising Christian with a strong personal faith and a passion for encouraging children and young people in their faith, and the ability to lead and develop the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of our school communities.

• This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a practising Christian (who as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) committed to ensuring that children and young people engage with their faith
• A person who can inspire children and young people in their faith
• Someone with experience and an interest in engaging all ages in worship
• An excellent communicator with children and young people adults
• Counselling skills would be an advantage
• The ability to use ICT/social media is required

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Warm and welcoming schools with a very supportive Christian ethos.
• Supportive Trustees and Governors that are committed to school improvement and who will work with you to achieve your goals.
• Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on high standards.
• Supportive parents and active local communities.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• Inclusive schools with happy children who enjoy learning.
• A paid well-being day every year
• A budget of up to 2k per school
• Access to a spiritual advisor

Office base and technology

Further details about the role

Visits to the trust are welcomed. Please contact Cannon Jill Pilling, pillingj@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

For more information please see the job description and person specification within the Trust Recruitment Pack

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Trust Recruitmant Pack - Trust Chaplin.docx - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

Welcome to Archbishop Temple Church of England Primary Multi Academy Trust.docx - 3.79 MB (opens in new tab)

About Archbishop Temple Church Of England Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204333466
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-temple-church-of-england-multi-academy-trust

Arranging a visit to Archbishop Temple Church Of England Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk.

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