Lay Chaplain

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £29,779 - £32,579 per annum

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Catholic community support

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking an energetic Lay Chaplain to lead and enrich the Catholic life across nine Catholic primary schools in the Glossop/ Buxton area. Reporting to the headteachers, you will help create vibrant faith communities where students, staff and families flourish spiritually through prayer, worship and faith formation.

You will work across campuses, coordinate liturgies and pastoral support, and work with staff to embed Catholic values into daily school life.

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Catholic.
• Strong understanding of Catholic teaching, liturgy, and traditions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to inspire children, staff and families.
• Experience with schools or youth ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading prayer, worship, liturgies, and other faith-based activities.
• Providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
• Supporting and enhancing the Religious Education curriculum.
• Working closely with headteachers to develop the Catholic Life and mission of each school.
• Organising liturgical celebrations and spiritual events.

Skills

Pastoral care

Catholic teaching

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Job description

Make a difference. Inspire faith. Transform lives.

We are looking for an energetic and committed Lay Chaplain to lead and enrich the Catholic life of our schools. Reporting directly to our Headteachers and working in partnership with the Trust, you will help create vibrant faith communities where students, staff, and families can flourish spiritually.

Through collective worship, pastoral support, and faith formation, you will play a key role in nurturing Catholic values, inspiring meaningful encounters with faith, and embedding our shared mission across each school community.

You will work across nine Catholic primary schools in the Glossop/ Buxton area.

Schools Covered:

• All Saints Glossop - Church Street, Glossop, SK13 6JH
• St Margaret's - Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH
• St Mary's, Glossop - Gladstone Street, Glossop, SK13 8NE
• St Charles', Hadfield - The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 1PH
• St Philip Howard -Sunlaws Street, Glossop, SK13 8DR
• St Anne's Buxton - Lightwood Road, Buxton, SK17 7AB
• St Mary's Marple Bridge - Lowry Drive, Marple Bridge, SK6 5BR
• St Mary's New Mills - Longlands Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3BL
• St Thomas More - Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF

About Us:

We are part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to delivering high-quality education within a strong Catholic ethos. We strive to nurture and develop the whole person—spiritually, academically, and socially—by integrating faith into every aspect of school life. Our schools are inclusive, vibrant, and diverse communities where students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with God and with each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading prayer, worship, liturgies, and other faith-based activities.
• Providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
• Supporting and enhancing the Religious Education curriculum.
• Working closely with headteachers to develop the Catholic Life and mission of each school.
• Organising liturgical celebrations and spiritual events.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a practising Catholic (reserved post).
• Strong understanding of Catholic teaching, liturgy, and traditions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to inspire children, staff, and families.
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Salary: £29,779 - £32,579 per annum (Band 5, Scale Points 19-24)
• Supportive Catholic community.
• Professional and spiritual development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' spiritual development.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who:

• Has an active Catholic faith and enjoys sharing it with others.
• Has experience working with children, schools, parishes, or youth ministry.
• Is confident leading prayer and worship.
• Enjoys pastoral support and community engagement.
• Can work independently across multiple school sites.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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