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An established Catholic high school is seeking a dedicated Lay Chaplain to support the spiritual and moral development of its students. This role is crucial in fostering a strong faith community, encouraging students to achieve their full potential while promoting Catholic values. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic, responsible for leading faith-based activities and ensuring that the school's mission is upheld. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and thriving educational environment. If you are passionate about faith and education, this role could be your perfect fit.
St James’ Catholic High School
St James’ Way
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
SK8 6PZ
Tel: 0161 482 6900
http://www.stjamescheadle.co.uk
Lay Chaplain
Hours of Post: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only plus 3 inset days
Salary Grade: SO1, points 23 to 28 - £33,366 to £37,938 FTE
(Actual salary: £28,923.22 to £32,886.44)
St James’ Catholic High School Mission:
“To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence.”
Applications are welcome for this post from practising Catholics. A faith reference is required to be sought for this position before interviews take place. For further guidance please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3MlNIQQ
St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School which was judged by OFSTED to be a “Good” school in April 2022.
The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Outstanding” Catholic school.
The governors of the school wish to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Lay Chaplain.
Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 Disclosure form must be completed for this post. CVs will not be accepted.
Forms can be emailed to: headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12noon
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer, which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post.
St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.