Apprentice Chaplain at Three Spires Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/TST/39063

Location

New Beacon Building Stafford Education & Enterprise Park, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0BF

Contract Type

Temporary

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Apprenticeship Salary (in line with Trust policy)

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 31st May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026 (or as agreed)

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC w/b 8th June

Interview Date(s) TBC w/b 8th June

About this Role

Three Spires Trust is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice Chaplain / Youth Ministry Worker to serve the communities of St Peter’s Academy and St Regis Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone exploring a vocation in chaplaincy, youth ministry, or Christian service. The successful candidate will combine hands‑on ministry experience within two Church of England secondary schools with a fully supported two‑year apprenticeship, including academic study through St Mary’s University.

Working alongside senior leaders, chaplaincy teams, and pastoral staff, the Apprentice Chaplain will contribute to the spiritual development, wellbeing, and personal flourishing of students and staff, helping to sustain a distinctive Christian ethos rooted in the values of the Church of England.

Please view the attached Information Pack to view the job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a committed practising Christian
Has enthusiasm for working with children and young people
Can engage positively with students from a wide range of backgrounds
Is eager to develop skills in chaplaincy, youth ministry, and pastoral care
Is willing to learn through reflection, training, and guided practice

St Peter's Website: St Peter's Collegiate Academy - Home

St Regis Website: St Regis CE Academy - Home

Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work and online checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.