School Lay Chaplain

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a part-time chaplain at St Bernard's High School, a Catholic girls' school with a co-educational sixth form. The role leads Masses, liturgies, prayer services and retreats, provides pastoral care to students, staff and families, and maintains the school chapel.

Hours flex around the school calendar and visa sponsorship is not available. The post suits a practising Catholic with pastoral or youth ministry experience and a collaborative, discreet approach to

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Roman Catholic.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the school's spiritual and liturgical life, including Masses, liturgies and prayer services.
• Offer listening, emotional support and spiritual guidance to students, staff and families.
• Plan, coordinate and lead retreats for student spiritual growth.
• Maintain and care for the school chapel as a welcoming space for prayer.
• Build links between the school and local parish priests, the diocese and families.
• Engage with a wide range of people with compassion and discretion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Job description

This part-time chaplaincy post sits at St Bernard's High School, a Catholic girls' school with a co-educational sixth form. The chaplain leads whole-school Masses, prayer services and retreats, looks after the school chapel and offers pastoral support to students, staff and families. Hours flex around the school calendar, and the post suits a practising Catholic with pastoral or youth experience. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Lead and support the school's spiritual and liturgical life, including whole-school Masses, form Masses, liturgies and prayer services
• Offer listening, emotional support and spiritual guidance to students, staff and families at difficult or significant times
• Plan, coordinate and lead retreats that support students' spiritual growth, personal development and reflection
• Maintain and care for the school chapel as a welcoming, reflective space for prayer and worship
• Build links between the school and the wider community, including local parish priests, the diocese and families
• Engage with a wide range of people with compassion, approachability and discretion

Skills & knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Practising Roman Catholic

Nice to have

• Experience in education or youth ministry
• Relevant experience or qualification, such as a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

What’s offered

• Induction training programme for all new staff