Chaplain

Trinity Academy Cathedral

Chaplain

37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days

Scale 6 (Points 18-22)

Actual salary: £26,133-£28,003

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is proud to have transformed the life chances of thousands of pupils across its existing academies, and our core values of empathy, honesty, respect and responsibility run through all aspects of academy life.  Our secondary schools consistently achieve academic results which place them in the top 10% of highest performing schools in the country and receive national and international recognition for the quality of their provision.  Trinity Academy Cathedral was rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2022 and also achieved ‘Excellent’ under the SIAMS inspection framework in 2020. 

Trinity Academy Cathedral is now looking to appoint an inspirational new Chaplain to work with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, to nourish and further develop the distinctive and highly inclusive Christian character of the academy.  The successful candidate will take a lead in the development of chaplaincy and what this means for students, staff and other stakeholders.  We are looking for a highly committed individual, who will fully support the Christian vision for our school, that ‘Everything is possible for one who believes’ (Mark 9:23).  The role includes leadership of our inspiring collective worship programme, and our Chaplain also provides a hugely important layer in supporting student and staff wellbeing and spirituality. 

What we need? 

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs including English (Grade C or above, or equivalent) 
• Experience of working with young people 
• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in school and church contexts and appropriate training undertaken 
• Willingness to engage in further training to develop skills and knowledge pertinent to the role 
• Must be a practicing Christian, attending a Church that is part of the Churches Together in England group.  

What can we offer you? 

• The opportunity to work in an extremely inclusive, highly supportive and aspirational school, that deeply cares for all staff and students. 
• The wider support of a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, committed to making the difference to the lives of thousands of young people. 
• Opportunities for development, cross trust collaboration and career progression 
• Range of benefits including employees’ assistance programme, reduced cost health cover, cycle to work scheme and access to a local government pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund). 

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies. 

Start Date: Monday 2nd September 2024  

Closing Date: 9.00am, Wednesday 22nd May 2024 

Interviews: To be confirmed 

Apply now!  For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies.  Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus. 

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.