Lay Chaplain

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College are seeking to employ a Lay Chaplain to provide spiritual and pastoral support to students and staff of the College.

Lay Chaplain
Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4BQ

• 37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days
• NJC points 7 to 11 (£25,727 - £27,475 actual)
• Immediate start available

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a celebrated educational institution committed to providing excellent teaching, learning, and assessment to students. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values and aim to empower students to achieve their full potential. Our college opened in September 2014 and follows the concepts of Ignite, Illuminate and Shine and we are proud to keep these themes at the centre of all of our teaching.

The College Chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral support to students and staff of the College.  This position is seen as crucial in fulfilling the College's mission. The Christian faith and commitment of the College Chaplain will play a central role in bearing witness to this mission and maintaining the distinctive Catholic nature of the College.

Do you:

• Live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church?
• Have a sound understanding of the Catholic faith and how to share it with others?
• Enjoy working with young people and adults?
• Know how to organise and plan liturgies and events such as the celebration of Mass, student led activities and retreats?

If so, we would like to hear from you.  You will need good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people, including students, parents and carers, teachers and clergy.  We belong to a strong network of Lay Chaplains within the Diocese of Leeds and beyond, as well as providing ongoing CPD and faith formation. 

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and vibrant working environment
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site parking

This is an exciting time to join the College as we continue to develop and build on our tradition, with a determined focus on strong teaching through a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Closing Date: Thursday 9th April 2024 at 3pm

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks including social media checks.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Chaplain, Lay Chaplain, College Chaplain, Chaplaincy, Catholic, Chaplaincy, Religion, Spiritual Formation Coordinator, Faith and Community Engagement Specialist, Religious Life Facilitator, Catholic Campus Minister, Ecclesiastical Programs Coordinator, Christian Life Mentor, Campus Faith Leader, Sacramental Life Coordinator, Holistic Faith Educator, Pastoral Outreach Facilitator, Term Time Only.