School Chaplain - Holy Trinity Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a part-time School Chaplain to enhance the spiritual and pastoral care of its community. This role is pivotal in nurturing faith formation and implementing the school’s vision, ensuring a Christ-centred environment. The ideal candidate will be a practising Catholic or Anglican, ready to support the school’s distinctive character and contribute positively to the educational experience of students. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering a beacon of educational excellence, where every pupil is inspired to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting spiritual and pastoral care.
• Willingness to undergo training for faith formation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of the school community.
• Assist in enhancing the Religious Education curriculum.

Skills

Fluency in English

Experience in pastoral care

Understanding of Catholic/Anglican faith

Education

Practising Catholic or Anglican

Job description

24 HOURS PER WEEK (Days/times to be agreed)

TERM TIME + 5 PD days (to receive and deliver training)

NJC Scale 4 Points 7 to 11 £13.26 - £14.13 per hour

Job Title: Part-time School Chaplain

The Governors of Holy Trinity Academy are seeking to appoint a part-time School Chaplain.

The ideal candidate must be a practising Catholic or Anglican who can exemplify and demonstrate through experience that they will uphold the school's distinctive Catholic and Anglican character.

The Chaplain will contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of the entire school community, play a key role in implementing the school’s vision, and work with the Head Teacher to develop the Christian (Catholic and Anglican) life of the school. The candidate should be willing to undergo training to support these responsibilities and will nurture faith formation and liturgical life. They may also assist in enhancing the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate.

The school aims to position Holy Trinity as a beacon of educational excellence with Gospel values at its core, fostering a Christ-centred community focused on ‘life in all its fullness’ for each individual.

We seek to inspire and empower pupils to reach their potential by boosting their confidence and achievement across all subjects.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Holy Trinity Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance and will be involved in Regulated Activity. All shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form before interviews. We promote equality and diversity.

Additional Information

This role is customer-facing under the fluency duty and requires fluency in English. A copy of our Child Protection Policy is available upon request and on our website: https://holytrinity.academy/ourschool/school-policies/

For more information, visit our website at holytrinity.academy.

Application Process

Please complete all application forms (CVs will not be accepted) and send them to: [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 12 noon.

Interview date: Friday 23rd May 2025.