Lay Chaplain
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c23f08d0-168c-4b42-a099-5686e21c4f6c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint as Lay Chaplain a practising Catholic with the appropriate skills and personalqualities to work with all members of our school community, supporting us in our journey of faith and helping us to put our mission statement into practice in our Work,Worship and Relationships.
St Thomas More is an oversubscribed school, has an excellent reputation and is recognisedfor the quality of education, achievement, and our commitment to developing people at all levels. It serves the whole of North Tyneside and the Tynemouth Priory Partnership and has a strong, genuinely comprehensive intake.
We are seeking to appoint someone to build on existing practice, to bring new ideas and approaches, and to help define and develop the role to meet the needs of our school community.
Our recruitment process is via the online portal eteach. If you would like to arrange a visit prior to an application or for any further information or queries contact Catherine Palgrave, Headteacher's PA.
The Local Governing Committee is committed to safeguarding and the protection of its pupils. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and an online check.
Closing date: 9.00am Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interviews: 9:00am Thursday 2nd July 2026
What the school offers its staff
Part of the LGPS, option to join cycle to work or car scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Thomas More is committed to the safety and protection of its students. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process and inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance.
We wish to appoint as Lay Chaplain a practising Catholic with the appropriate skills and personalqualities to work with all members of our school community, supporting us in our journey of faith and helping us to put our mission statement into practice in our Work,Worship and Relationships.
St Thomas More is an oversubscribed school, has an excellent reputation and is recognisedfor the quality of education, achievement, and our commitment to developing people at all levels. It serves the whole of North Tyneside and the Tynemouth Priory Partnership and has a strong, genuinely comprehensive intake.
We are seeking to appoint someone to build on existing practice, to bring new ideas and approaches, and to help define and develop the role to meet the needs of our school community.
Our recruitment process is via the online portal eteach. If you would like to arrange a visit prior to an application or for any further information or queries contact Catherine Palgrave, Headteacher's PA.
The Local Governing Committee is committed to safeguarding and the protection of its pupils. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and an online check.
Closing date: 9.00am Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interviews: 9:00am Thursday 2nd July 2026
What the school offers its staff
Part of the LGPS, option to join cycle to work or car scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Thomas More is committed to the safety and protection of its students. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service together with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate. An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process and inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance.