Christian Youth Officer

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bolton seeks a passionate Christian Youth Officer to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership in schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong Christian faith and experience in supporting young people, with a focus on promoting inclusive and engaging spirituality. This fixed-term position offers attractive professional development opportunities and generous benefits, including annual leave and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Career Progression opportunities

Wellbeing & Support resources

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

Generous annual leave

Paid healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme access

Lunch allowance for lunchtime duties

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with young people and supporting the Christian ethos.
• Warm and approachable presence with students and staff.
• Experience in a faith or pastoral context.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across schools.
• Support collective worship and spiritual development.
• Engage with the community and promote school values.

Skills

Supportive of the Christian ethos

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience leading collective worship

Creative communication of faith

Job description

Christian Youth Officer

GRADE F SCP 17 23 (£31,022 £34,434)

ACTUAL SALARY £13,808.29 - £15,327.02

0.5 FTE

TERM TIME PLUS 10 DAYS

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are looking to recruit a Christian Youth Officer. The right candidate will have a strong Christian faith and will be committed to working with young people. This is a varied and fulfilling role, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, values inclusion, and wants to make a lasting impact in faith-based education.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO :

• Is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and Anglican foundations of our schools.
• Has a warm, approachable presence and builds positive relationships with students and staff alike.
• Has experience of leading collective worship and / or working with young people in a faith or pastoral context.
• Can communicate faith and spirituality in inclusive, creative and accessible ways.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE :

To provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across both schools, supporting the Christian ethos and Anglican foundation of each community. This role will support collective worship, spiritual development, and community engagement, promote the values of each school while helping students and staff explore faith and spirituality in inclusive and relevant ways.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER :

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) : Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression : Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support : Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) : Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24 / 7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE : Tuesday 25 November 2025

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