The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Chaplain at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School. This will be on a permanent full time (35 hours per week) and term time only basis plus 2 weeks over 41 weeks per year.

• Be a practising and committed Catholic able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic Life
• Lead by example through having strong moral principles and values and champion the needs of all of our young people.
• Be committed to safeguarding
• Be able to promote and be a model of Catholic values
• Be a good listener and counsellor who shows empathy for those are struggling for whatever reason.
• Be open to new ideas, be committed to working as part of a team, have a “can do” attitude and, essentially, have a good sense of humour.

 We can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to work within a supportive Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
• Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• Entry into a competitive pension scheme
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the schools and to meet with the Headteacher please contact Miss Ridgway  by e-mail: a.ridgway@st-paulshigh.net to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now'. You will need to read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and there will be Diocesan representation on the interview panel.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted