School Chaplain

St James; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Farnworth seeks a School Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across schools. The role involves supporting collective worship and engaging with students to explore faith and spirituality. Ideal candidates will have a strong Christian background and experience in pastoral contexts, fostering a supportive environment for young people. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Clear career progression pathways

Wellbeing and support resources

Generous annual leave entitlement

Healthcare Cash Plan benefits

Qualifications

• Strong Christian faith is essential.
• Experience leading worship and working with young people is required.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities creatively.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across schools.
• Support collective worship and community engagement.
• Promote school's values while exploring faith.

Skills

Commitment to Christian ethos

Positive relationship building

Experience in chaplaincy or ministry

Creative communication of faith

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

SCHOOL CHAPLAIN GRADE F SCP 17 - 23 (£31,022 - £34,434) ACTUAL SALARY £27,248.36 - £30,245.31 37 HOURS (FULL OR PART TIME WORKING CONSIDERED) TERM TIME PLUS 10 DAYS PERMANENT CONTRACT REQUIRED ASAP

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link: https://thebishopfrasertrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-TBFT-0139

Overview

We are looking to recruit a school chaplain. We are looking for either an ordained chaplain or a lay chaplain. 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. There are posts at 2 of our schools, please see the application pack for further information.

Locations

• St James's CE High School, Farnworth, Bolton.
• Bury CE High School, Bury.

Requirements

• 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 chaplaincy, ministry or pastoral context.
• Can communicate faith and spirituality in inclusive, creative and accessible ways.
• Brings a proactive and flexible approach, working across two different school communities.

Main duties

To provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across both schools, supporting the Christian ethos and Anglican foundation of each community. The chaplain 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 https://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: https://thebishopfrasertrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-TBFT-0139. 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: Monday 3rd November 2025 @ 9.00am. Shortlisting: Monday 3rd November 2025. Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025.