Chaplain

Part Time Term Time +5 days
  • Apply by: 14 February 2025
  • Suitable for ECT/NQTs: Not Applicable
  • Part Time
  • Term Time +5 days
  • Glenfield Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, SK4 2QP
  • Scale 5 points 12 to 17 (pro rata)
  • Salford
  • Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
  • Start date: As soon as possible
Website StAnnesRCVA
Catholic Multi Academy Trust / Phase: Secondary with sixth form / Role: Support Staff
St Anne’s RC High School To know, love and serve God

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a thriving Catholic secondary school, part of the Emmaus Trust. Our school is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience, rooted in the values of our faith and a deep respect for each individual student. With a strong focus on academic excellence, we strive to unlock the full potential of every young person in our care.

School Chaplain

2 days per week, term time only + 1 week.

Scale: 5, Points 12 to 17. £10,126 to £12,910

We are seeking an experienced and passionate School Chaplain to join our dedicated team at St Annes RC Voluntary Academy. As our School Chaplain, you will play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual and pastoral wellbeing of our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Offer spiritual and pastoral presence, care, and leadership within the school community; meet people where they are and be ready to listen to them.

· Provide distinctive and inclusive Christian leadership, respond to questions of faith when they are asked, without assuming or imposing.

· Lead assemblies and worship, offer times and opportunities for prayer, and faithfully pray for the school community to help the school live out its vision, ethos, and values.

· Offer practical compassion to all in the school community and work in partnership with local churches and other agencies.

· Be present at punctuation marks in the life of the schools, the beginnings and endings, celebrations and tragedies; listening, caring, and praying through such times.

· Undertake any training and receive any supervision that is needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Relevant theological or ministry-related qualifications

· Experience in a similar chaplaincy or pastoral role, preferably within an educational setting

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, staff, and the wider community

· A deep understanding and commitment to the Catholic faith and its teachings

Desirable Qualities:

· Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting the spiritual and pastoral needs of the school community

· Creativity and innovation in developing engaging and meaningful worship, prayer, and faith-based activities

· Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of educators

· Commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to continually enhance your chaplaincy practice

This is a part-time role, offering a competitive salary. If you share our passion for inspiring young minds and want to make a real difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What does St Anne’s offer?

  • A relatively new Senior Leadership team who are focused on raising the attainment and aspirations of all the pupils across the school.
  • A new simple vision for the St Anne’s community underpinned by a staff who work together as a strong and united team.
  • A supportive staff network that will reflect our Catholic ethos.
  • A commitment to excellent professional development.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role to arrange a visit to meet please email sarah.roche@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

Closing date: 14th February at 10.00am

Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Completed applications should be sent to Sarah Roche, Business Manager, by emailing sarah.roche@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

To apply for this job please visit: www.stannes.academy.

Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.

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