School Chaplain

Location

Trafford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Urban Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 8HT 

Phone: 0161 911 8090

Email: [email protected]

Website:  

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN - Required as soon as possible

Band 4: scp 12 to 17 (£26,421 to £28,770 pro rata)

Actual salary (£22,143 working 36.25 hrs a week - term time only)  

To work 36.25 hours per week, term time only 

We are an 11-18 Catholic College with 1,600 students on roll, including 220 in the Sixth Form. GCSE and A level results have been consistently excellent over several years and we are determined to make ourselves an exceptional educational provider. 

What makes Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College shine is not only our bright and beautiful building but our commitment to the young people in our care, encouraging and inspiring every child to fulfil their God given potential and to flourish. We place as much emphasis on the pastoral care and faith development of the child as we do on academic excellence.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational School Chaplain. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a good understanding of Catholic theology. They will be passionate in encouraging the Catholic faith in young people, proactive in leading and developing the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of the school and committed to achieving successful outcomes in all aspects of the school’s chaplaincy provision.

The successful candidate will be: 

• Committed to supporting and developing the spiritual and pastoral well-being of young people
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders 
• Innovative in ways to celebrate the Catholic ethos of our college and find new ways for the Gospel to encourage and challenge students and staff
• Passionate about leading and encouraging members of the college and wider community to have a positive attitude and inclusive approach to change and development

We offer:

• A supportive and committed college family 
• Committed and hard-working staff, students and supportive parents and families 

To Apply:

The job description and application forms are available on the college website:   

All applications should be made using the CES application form

All applicants are required to follow the guidance for applicants securing a Faith Reference

Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]

Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) on line/social media checks may be undertaken for shortlisted applicants.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment clearances, for the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications is - Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 9.00 am 

Interviews - Monday 22 April 2024 

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Salary

£22.14k per annum