Lay Chaplain

The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Lay Chaplain.  We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms within the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the North East’s and the UK’s largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising Catholic, a competent and inspiring individual.
• Have a key role in supporting the Bishop’s Vision for Education to make Christ known and loved.
• Contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of all members of the school community, building good relationships with students, staff, parents and governors and develop a vision for how we can further improve our school.
• Have a central role in implementing the school’s mission statement and work with all staff in developing the catholic life of the school.
• Nurture the faith formation and liturgical life of the school community.
• Work to enhance the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate.
• Work generally within one of our secondary schools however if required across other schools within the Trust.
• Empathetic and be able to deal with challenging emotional responses.

We can offer you:

• A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
• Flexibility in your working hours and pattern of hours
• Happy, enthusiastic and friendly students
• Highly experienced and committed staff
• Supportive and committed governors and parents
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Please refer to the enclosed job description and person specification for further details.

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025, 9am

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 10th July 2025

Visits to our School are warmly welcomed. To make an appointment or for further information please contact recruitment@npcat.org.uk

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position.

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.