Lay Chaplain/Chaplain Assistant

Grade 6 (£22,328 - £24,469)

37 Hours per week, 41 weeks

Flexible/Term Time working would be considered.

Required for September 2023

The St John Bosco Catholic Multi-Academy are seeking to appoint a Lay Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant for September 2023 to work across our two secondary schools within the multi-academy which are based in Dudley and Wednesbury, Sandwell.

Our Mission

We nurture the unique God-given talents of every individual, providing a quality, distinctively Catholic education to our diverse community.

Following the success of our current Lay Chaplain, who is soon to embark on a teacher training course, we wish to continue to inspire and support the spiritual and prayer life of our secondary schools where Christ is always at the centre of all that we say and do.

The successful candidate will be passionate in communicating and sharing their love of the Lord, whilst working in conjunction with our Chaplains, Senior Leaders, R.E Departments and Student Chaplaincy Teams in both schools. You will also have the exciting opportunity of working with colleagues in our six primary schools. Your working week will be split evenly between the two schools over a two-week period (e.g. 3/2 days & 2/3 days) unless there is a significant event or celebration taking place at a particular school which requires more of your time. Any travel costs between schools during a working day can be claimed and reimbursed.

This role would suit somebody who has a passion for working with children, is ambitious, has good communication skills and who wants to make a difference in Catholic education.

Further details are available from Miss Laura Bayliss.

Telephone: 01384 889422 ext 154 or Email: recruitment@sjbca.co.uk

Visits to the schools are most welcome.

See our websites at www.bmilner.dudley.sch.uk and www.stuart-bathurst.org.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023, midday 12pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 22 May 2023

St John Bosco Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE, paragraph 221, states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview