This part-time chaplaincy post sits at St Bernard's High School, a Catholic girls' school with a co-educational sixth form. The chaplain leads whole-school Masses, prayer services and retreats, looks after the school chapel and offers pastoral support to students, staff and families. Hours flex around the school calendar, and the post suits a practising Catholic with pastoral or youth experience. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Lead and support the school's spiritual and liturgical life, including whole-school Masses, form Masses, liturgies and prayer services
- Offer listening, emotional support and spiritual guidance to students, staff and families at difficult or significant times
- Plan, coordinate and lead retreats that support students' spiritual growth, personal development and reflection
- Maintain and care for the school chapel as a welcoming, reflective space for prayer and worship
- Build links between the school and the wider community, including local parish priests, the diocese and families
- Engage with a wide range of people with compassion, approachability and discretion
Skills & knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and be proactive
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Practising Roman Catholic
Nice to have
- Experience in education or youth ministry
- Relevant experience or qualification, such as a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies
What’s offered
- Induction training programme for all new staff
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School Lay Chaplain employer: St Bernard's High School
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