School Chaplain (Notre Dame Catholic Academy)

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Catholic Academy is seeking a dedicated School Chaplain to enhance its spiritual and educational mission. This role involves fostering the Academy’s Catholic identity and supporting the spiritual growth of students and staff alike. The successful candidate will collaborate with educators to instill Gospel values and nurture a vibrant school community. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity. If you are passionate about education and spirituality, this position offers a chance to contribute to a rich tradition of faith and learning.

Qualifications

• Developing the Academy's Catholic identity and ethos.
• Supporting the spiritual life of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with staff to maintain Gospel values.
• Encourage the spiritual life of the whole school community.

Skills

Catholic identity development

Spiritual support

Community engagement

Education

Degree in Theology or Religious Studies

Experience in pastoral care

Job description

School Chaplain

Job Title: School Chaplain
Employer: Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Job Type: Pastoral
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 995
Grade: Pass 6 SCP 15 – 21
Actual Salary: £29,093 - £32,115 (£24,912.40 - £27,500.15 Actual)
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

About the School
Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust. We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do. However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities. Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

About the Role
Developing the Academy’s Catholic identity and ethos, building on the Academy’s educational and spiritual tradition. The chaplain will work closely with staff to support, maintain and develop Gospel values and encourage the spiritual life of the whole school community and to continue the work of St Julie. For the full job description, please see the attached job pack.

Personal Qualities
For the full person specification, please see the attached job pack.

How to Apply
Completed applications should be returned no later than 8am on Wednesday 4th June 2025. It is currently envisaged that interviews will be held week commencing Monday 9th June 2025.

Please complete the application form provided. The supporting statement in your application should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a minimum font of Arial 11.

It should address the precise selection criteria detailed in the person specification and should reinforce this by giving examples to support your candidacy.

Please note that covering letters and other extraneous material will not be accepted as part of the application. Your application should be returned by email to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document

Consent to Obtain References: Download Document
Notes to Applicants: Download Document

Contact Details
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
180 Great Homer Street
L5 5AF
L5 5AF

Contact Name: Sophia Mullin
Contact Telephone: [phone]
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: https://notredameliverpool.com/
NOR: 995