School Chaplain

The Chaplaincy Team at Cardinal Newman is at the heart of our school. This role has arisen due to the decision of the existing chaplain to move to part time working. The successful applicant will therefore be able to work alongside an experienced chaplain, with both chaplains sharing one day of joint working to ensure a cohesive approach, with plenty of time for planning and effective joint working. The Chaplains are part of the Formation team, who meet fortnightly, which comprises of the Headteacher, who is the chaplain's line manager, and the Head of RE. They also have a staff chaplaincy team, made of volunteers from other departments, and a student chaplaincy team who lead activities around the school to support with key events.

The RE Department and the Music Department provide particular support for liturgical and community events. Moreover the chaplains have excellent relationships with a number of local clergy from both the Diocese of Shrewsbury and the Archdiocese of Liverpool, as well as strong partnerships with our 8 feeder primary schools, with whom we lead prayer trails, retreat days and fundraising and community events. The chaplain also has excellent relationships with a number of community organisations, particularly our local care home and hospice. It is this range of relationships and partnerships which makes our Catholic Life and Ethos so strong, leading to the outstanding judgement in 2022.

The chaplains plan the liturgy for the year, and provide prayer resources and training to our staff team. They also lead a number of Celebrations of the Word and organise the various Feast Day Masses and key liturgical events across the year, including our Lent and Advent services and associated fundraising and community outreach. In the school day, the chaplaincy is a hub for students with activities and drop in sessions offered at break and lunch times, with a good level of uptake from our students. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team who are key to the success of our school, where, in keeping with St. John Henry Newman's motto 'Heart speaks to Heart.'

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 4 June 2025 at noon.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 16 June 2025.

Please note a current CES Lay Chaplain application form and a Model Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974 must be completed for this post. Forms can be emailed to Mrs M Walker : mwa@cardinal-newman.co.uk

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

No agencies please.