School Chaplain

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, Christian Chaplain with a strong Christian faith and a passion to inspire and support all members of our vibrant school family.

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian. The Academy welcomes pupils of all faiths and none. Our worship reflects the broad range of Christian traditions.

If you believe you can help us develop the worshipping life of the Academy, act as a bridge between us and the local churches, and contribute to the pastoral support within the Academy, I would warmly welcome your application.

Please submit the Support Staff application form, which can be downloaded from the Academy website along with a letter of application of not more than two A4 sides, detailing how your experiences to date qualify you for the post. These should be sent to Mrs K Nightingale, PA to the Principal, via knightingale@saintwilfrids.com

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Principal – Christian Distinctiveness. To provide chaplaincy support to 
the Academy. 

REWARDS AND BENEFITS 

• NJC pay scale: NJC 20-25, £31,586 – £35,235 pro rata. Actual salary £25,666 – £28,632.
• 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Duties 

• To develop inclusive, positive relationships with young people and staff of all faiths and none through participation in the life of the Academy.
• To work closely with the Senior leadership Team and the local clergy and assist in developing contemporary models of worship, prayer and spirituality within the school and proclaim Christ in a fresh and exciting way.
• To work alongside pastoral staff in supporting and counselling pupils, staff and the extended school family.
• To connect and engage with the school community and help them explore what it means to be a Christian in the 21st Century.
• To facilitate Christian events for young people in the local area including residentials, holiday clubs or social action events.
• To develop and encourage patterns of Christian service at local, Diocesan, national and international level.
• To earn the respect of colleagues and foster good communication and networking between schools, colleges, parishes and other Chaplaincy teams.
• To engage with appropriate Diocesan structures, emerging churches and local worshipping communities.
• To further develop and contribute to the organisation of School Culture Days.
• To provide opportunities to develop young people as Christian leaders within our school.
• To plan the annual Worship Cycle, and weekly Worship Assemblies engaging the Worship Form and increasing the number of pupil participants.
• To Co-ordinate the three liturgical services a year with staff at the Cathedral: Saint Wilfrid’s Day, Holy Week and Nine Lessons and Carols.
• To facilitate and participate in Christian events for our young people such as retreats and social action projects.

Generic Responsibilities

• Adhere to relevant Safeguarding, Child Protection, and other relevant policies in the execution of the role and maintain confidentiality where required.
• Ensure that all health and safety instructions are followed, and that care is taken to ensure safety for self and colleagues, reporting concerns immediately.
• To be willing to undertake First Aid Training.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 16th June 2025.