Senior Lay Chaplain - Blessed William Howard Catholic High School

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

Job description

Are you looking to share your faith with young people?

We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity to work at Blessed William Howard Catholic High School and Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, which are part of the Painsley Catholic Academy.

This is a crucial appointment for the Academy as we continue to grow our Catholic ethos and mission. We are looking for a dynamic and practising Catholic who wishes to share the joy of their faith with young people as we enable our students to grow in God’s plan for their lives.

About the role:

The role of a Senior Lay Chaplain will be at the heart of the MAC strategic provision for Catholic Life, Prayer, and Liturgy across Blessed William Howard, Stafford and Cardinal Griffin, Cannock. There will also be an opportunity to work with our primary family within the MAC.

You will have:

1. A deep faith and be a practising Catholic;
2. Excellent knowledge of the Catholic faith / Liturgical year;
3. The ability to inspire young people and staff;
4. Experience in creating, leading, and evaluating worship within schools;
5. Able to work across two schools;
6. A driving licence will be required.

Closing date: Thursday 13 March 2025 at 9am

Why Painsley Catholic Academy?

1. A Christian community with a caring, secure, and disciplined environment;
2. High academic standards;
3. A commitment to success for all;
4. Ongoing CPD for all staff.

Informal enquiries, further details, and application forms are available from Mrs S Allen on 01785 244236 or [e-mail]. All applications to be returned to Mrs Allen.

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.