School Chaplain

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A notable Church of England school in Wigan is seeking a Chaplain to guide and coordinate worship activities for students and staff. This role will involve planning and delivering collective worship, as well as fostering spiritual reflection and social action across the school community. The ideal candidate is a committed Christian who can serve as a role model and effectively collaborate with leadership to promote the school's mission and values. The position offers flexible negotiation on hours and is part-time.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian able to act as a role model for staff and students.
• Experience working with senior leadership to plan worship.
• Willingness to promote social action and spiritual development.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and provide resources for collective worship.
• Organize key events reflecting the school community.
• Develop spirituality and promote social action within the curriculum.

Skills

Creative planning

Relationship building

Spiritual guidance

Job description

Overview

Lowton Church of England High School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington WA3 1DU. Salary: Grade 6, £14,687 - £16,206 per annum. 22 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year. The hours and work pattern can be negotiated and can be flexible. Required for April 2026.

Our Chaplain is an established role in the school since it became a Church of England school in 2012. The Chaplain has a unique role in being part of school life but not a teacher. The Chaplain is an important adult role model for both students and staff. The role supports our Christian ethos and social action agenda within the school and wider community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate worship for students and staff, and write and provide resources for collective worship in small groups, form groups, year groups and school assemblies.
• Run clubs and lead spiritual reflection in school; plan, write and deliver the school’s collective worship programme in collaboration with the Head of Christian Distinctiveness.
• Organise key events of reflection for the whole school community (e.g., Harvest, Advent, Easter, Christmas).
• Act as a leader and facilitator to develop spirituality and the Christian faith within the school and to promote the importance of social action within the wider curriculum.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools and churches and national organisations reflecting the school’s social action agenda.
• Model the Gospel in word and actions and act as a role model for staff and students.
• Support the school’s safeguarding commitments and contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment.

About the School and Ethos

The school is deeply rooted in Christian values, which define the culture of the school. The school pursues a mission-led approach, serving Jesus Christ through the school community. The ethos emphasises caring, learning and succeeding, with a focus on belonging, high aspiration and personal excellence for every pupil, staff member and family.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Committed Christian who will act as a role model for both adults and students.
• Ability to work with senior leadership to plan and deliver worship and spiritual education in a creative and varied way.
• Willingness to lead and facilitate spiritual development and social action within the school and wider community.

Safeguarding and Selection

Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.

How to Apply

For further information or to discuss this post, please contact Ruth Harrison at harrisonrlowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk. Visit us online at www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk or our Facebook page. Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22 February 2026. Interview date: Tuesday 3 March 2026. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list check.