School Lay Chaplain

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 27,337 - 29,210; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester is seeking a practising Catholic to serve as Lay Chaplain, helping witness the Catholic mission and maintain the college's distinctive faith environment.

The role requires organising liturgy and events, supporting students and staff, and representing Catholic values in daily college life. Start date ASAP; 37 hours per week, term time plus two training days.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic as defined by Archdiocese guidance
• Sound understanding of the Catholic faith and how to share it
• Enjoy working with young people and adults

Responsibilities

• Bear witness to the Catholic mission and form others in faith
• Organise and plan liturgy and events such as Mass, student-led activities and retreats
• Support learning and faith development across the college community
• Represent Catholic values in daily college life

Job description

Job Description

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, seeks to appoint a practising Catholic to the role of Lay Chaplain as soon as possible. The successful candidate will play a central role in bearing witness to the Catholic mission and maintaining the distinctive Catholic nature of the College.

Key Details

• Scale: 6
• Salary: £27,337 to £29,210
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri), term time only plus 2 training days
• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Be a practising Catholic, as defined by “Catholic Schools and the Definition of a ‘Practising Catholic’” – Archdiocese of Birmingham guidance, and a confident witness to the faith and formation of others.
• Have a sound understanding of the Catholic faith and how to share it with others.
• Enjoy working with young people and adults.
• Know how to organise and plan liturgy and events such as the celebration of Mass, student‑led activities and retreats.

Requirements

• Past employment references, social media checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check are required.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and consider all qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Disclosure Barring Service

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check.

Application

Application closing date: 10.00am Monday 7 September. Please see the school website for further details: https://www.blessededward.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/