1.0FTE Apprentice School Chaplain
| Posting date: | 11 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW12 0AB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 67876fac-c69e-4e38-95e5-49dad269f6f1-1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As Apprentice Chaplain, you will:
• Be a visible and approachable spiritual presence around the school.
• Support the Headteacher in his role as faith leader.
• Work closely with the SLT lead for Catholic Life and Mission to nurture and develop the school’s Catholic ethos.
• Lead prayer, liturgies, and retreats for students and staff.
• Organise charitable outreach, social justice projects, and fundraising.
• Promote and care for the Chapel as a sacred space.
• Collaborate with local parishes, the Diocese of Southwark, and the wider Catholic community.
• Contribute to the RE curriculum and whole-school development planning, where appropriate.
• Engage in appropriate training and formation to become a qualified school chaplain.
This post requires an individual who can inspire through example, who is enthusiastic about youth ministry, and who has the commitment to help others recognise God's love in their lives.
“The chaplain will have a central role in implementing the school vision and nurturing the liturgical and faith life of the whole community.”
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Inner London weighting
• Dedicated wellbeing programme
• Healthcare scheme
• Two-week October half-term holiday
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Two weeks October half term
• Detailed induction programme for new staff
• A supportive, welcoming Catholic community.
• Ongoing training and spiritual formation opportunities.
• Mentoring from experienced leaders in Catholic education and chaplaincy.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking and values-led school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/
As Apprentice Chaplain, you will:
• Be a visible and approachable spiritual presence around the school.
• Support the Headteacher in his role as faith leader.
• Work closely with the SLT lead for Catholic Life and Mission to nurture and develop the school’s Catholic ethos.
• Lead prayer, liturgies, and retreats for students and staff.
• Organise charitable outreach, social justice projects, and fundraising.
• Promote and care for the Chapel as a sacred space.
• Collaborate with local parishes, the Diocese of Southwark, and the wider Catholic community.
• Contribute to the RE curriculum and whole-school development planning, where appropriate.
• Engage in appropriate training and formation to become a qualified school chaplain.
This post requires an individual who can inspire through example, who is enthusiastic about youth ministry, and who has the commitment to help others recognise God's love in their lives.
“The chaplain will have a central role in implementing the school vision and nurturing the liturgical and faith life of the whole community.”
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Inner London weighting
• Dedicated wellbeing programme
• Healthcare scheme
• Two-week October half-term holiday
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Two weeks October half term
• Detailed induction programme for new staff
• A supportive, welcoming Catholic community.
• Ongoing training and spiritual formation opportunities.
• Mentoring from experienced leaders in Catholic education and chaplaincy.
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking and values-led school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/