School Chaplain

£28,000 – £38,810
Plus a £3000 recruitment and retention bonus

This a full-time all year round post however we will consider applicants who are interested in any full or part time working arrangements, including term time only, annualised hours, reduced days per week, job sharing and any other agile/flexible working arrangement.

September 2023, or as soon as possible afterwards Permanent

Salary dependant on candidates’ skills and prior experience. Relocation package for exceptional candidates wishing to relocate to the North West.

Closing Date:
Shortlisting:
Selection Process/Interviews:

Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 12 noon Friday 15th September 2023
Friday 22nd September 2023

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Lay Chaplain to work across both Saint Paul’s Catholic High School, Newall Green and All Saints Catholic College, Dukinfield. The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Bodies, is seeking to appoint committed and practising Catholics who have the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and passion to provide rich opportunities for our young people to encounter God and to deepen their relationship with Him. Candidates will also have the skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers of each school.

It is envisioned that this role will be split equally across both schools however flexibility will be required depending on the needs of each school at any given time.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is a forward thinking and expanding multi-academy Trust currently comprising of 5 schools across Manchester and Tameside. The Trust will expand to 7 schools from September 2023 and will include schools from Stockport and Trafford. The successful applicant will have opportunities to work and build relationships across these boroughs and be part of shaping the vision for Catholic Life in our schools.

The main duties of the role are:

• To provide spiritual and pastoral support to young people across both schools, providing opportunities for reflection.
• To develop and enhance the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of the schools.
• To organise and provide opportunities for worship, school liturgies and retreats.
• To develop links between the schools, the Diocese, local parishes and the widercommunity.

The successful candidate will:

• 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 forwhatever 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:

• A recruitment and retention bonus of £3000 which is payable in the first month of your employment. Should you resign within 3 years this would be repayable on a tapered basis as follows:

1-12 months service = £3000 repayment 13-24 months service = £2000 repayment 25-36 months service = £3000 repayment

• 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

If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Trust’s website: www.corpuschristitrust.co.uk You should complete the CES Application Form for Lay Chaplain and in the supporting statement provide evidence of your suitability for the role Completed forms should be returned by e-mail to recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk you will need to read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification and disclosure form.

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.

• Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.