The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Lay Chaplain. We offer the opportunity to work in a high quality, vibrant and caring environment where we share a rich vision for our pupils and for the communities in which we work.

The successful candidate will:

Be a practising Catholic, a competent and inspiring individual.
Have a key role in supporting the Bishop’s Vision for Education to make Christ known and loved.
Contribute to the spiritual and pastoral care of all members of the school community, building good relationships with students, staff, parents and governors and develop a vision for how we can further improve our school.
Have a central role in implementing the school’s mission statement and work with all staff in developing the catholic life of the school.
Nurture the faith formation and liturgical life of the school community.
Work to enhance the Religious Education curriculum where appropriate.
Work generally within one of our secondary schools however if required across other schools within the Trust.
Empathetic and be able to deal with challenging emotional responses.

What the school offers its staff

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms within the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the North East’s and the UK’s largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.

We can offer you:

A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued
Flexibility in your working hours and pattern of hours
Happy, enthusiastic and friendly students
Highly experienced and committed staff
Supportive and committed governors and parents
Commitment to continuing professional development

Additional benefits include access to:

Vivup - Lifestyle savings - store discounts
Vivup - Discounted gym membership
Vivup - Cycle scheme
Full wellbeing package

Flexible working opportunities

Flexibility around working days/times will be considered

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