Chaplain

We seek to appoint a Trust Chaplain to join Hope Sentamu Learning Trust, based in the first instance at Manor Church of England Academy. This post is offered on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week on a term time only basis.

As the Principal of Manor Church of England Academy I am delighted to share this opportunity and introduce our school to you. Manor has a proud history, having served the young people of York for over 210 year. We are a Church of England academy and our Christian values guide, influence and underpin all that we do. We are a member of the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust, a growing family of schools working together to transform education across York, Hull and North Yorkshire. 

We are blessed to have state of the art facilities and supportive families, however our greatest assets are the over 1,100 young people enrolled with us and the 140 highly gifted teaching and support staff that work in our academy. Our aim is that all students and staff 'serve others, grow together and live life to the full'. 

This role will lead and coordinate collective worship in our schools, providing pastoral support for students and staff and undertake outreach chaplaincy work across Trust sites as required. The post holder will also work in partnership with the local vicar and church to support enrichment activities with our wider schools , churches, parishes and communities. 

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only 

Position Type: Permanent 

Line Manager: Principal / Trust Director of Ethos and Church Schools 

Travel Required: Occasional 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.