School Chaplain

From 20th April 2026, if possible

Hours:              Term Time Only

The hours and work pattern can be negotiated and can be flexible for the right person; please contact us for more information

Full time 37 hrs\week

OR

Part time – working no less than 22 hours\week

Salary:             NJC G6 - points 14-20

This equates to:

£25,308 pa for 37 hrs\week – term time only

£15,048 pa for 22hrs\week – term time only

Our Chaplain is an established role in the school since the school became a Church of England school in 2012. 

The Chaplain has a unique role in our school in being part of school life but also deliberately not seen as a ‘teacher’. The school Chaplain is an important adult role model for both students and staff. They play the lead role in preparing and leading worship for students and staff, running clubs for students and leading spiritual reflection in school.

Our Christian mission sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are looking for our next Chaplain to work with us to further develop our Christian ethos, support our young people and help us deliver our social action agenda.

Our school is deeply rooted in its Christian values, which palpably define the culture of the school.  We test all we do through the lens of what is right for each child. You will hear us use the phrase ‘ruthlessly compassionate’ which means each and every day we have the resolve, commitment and highest of expectations to do the right thing for every child, because every child has the right to, and deserves, an exceptional education.

We do not select by any faith designation as part of our admissions criteria. We are very clear that we are a mission-led school serving Jesus Christ through our school community.

You will be employed by the school and the bulk of your work would be in our school, but the reach of your role extends beyond the school gates to build close relationships in local schools and churches, and national organisations reflecting our social action agenda.

We are committed to Chaplaincy playing a key and central part of our school life.   We have experienced that with previous Chaplains and remain committed to that going forward by offering this as a permanent role.

You will need to be a committed Christian who will act as a role model for both adults and students.

You will work with our Head of Christian Distinctiveness to plan, write and deliver our collective worship programme in creative and varied ways and to organise key events of reflection for the whole school community such as Harvest, Advent, Easter and Christmas.

In practical terms, you will play a lead role in writing and providing resources where you or others lead collective worship in small groups, form groups, year group and school assemblies.

You will be both a leader and facilitator in explaining, nurturing, introducing and developing spirituality and the Christian faith in our school, and as part of that playing a key role in profiling the importance of social action – a key part of our wider curriculum

You will live out the Gospel in word and actions as a Christian role model to students and staff.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school.   We believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be.

Our school is underpinned by its Christian values of Caring, Learning and Succeeding. These palpably define the culture of the school and are at the heart of everything we do and of everything we ask of ourselves, of our pupils and parents and of our wider community. Everyone is valued in our school and we focus daily on creating a sense of belonging, of high aspiration and of personal excellence and achievement for every pupil, every member of staff and for every family we serve.

The future at Lowton is exciting! The conditions are perfect for us to continue our journey towards being exceptional in all we do. In applying for this role, you could be part of our exciting journey towards excellence.

Closing date: Midnight 22ndFebruary 2026

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close any vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the application deadlines

Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.   Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. 

For further information or the opportunity to talk to a member of the team to discuss this post, please contact: Ruth Harrison at harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk

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