CHAPLAIN

GRADE F SCP 17 – 23 (£30,060 – £33,366)

ACTUAL SALARY £26,403.38 - £29,307.23

37 HOURS

TERM TIME PLUS 10 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED 1^ST SEPTEMBER 2025

School Chaplain working across 2 high schools St James's CE High School, Farnworth, Bolton and Bury CE High School, Bury. 

Do you have a passion for supporting young people in their spiritual and personal development? Would you relish the opportunity to work across two vibrant happy schools? 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a School Chaplain to work across two welcoming and inclusive Church of England schools within the The Bishop Fraser Trust. Rooted in Christian values, this role is about more than leading worship—it’s about nurturing faith, offering support, and helping students and staff explore spirituality in meaningful and inclusive ways.

You’ll be a key presence in the life of both schools, working with staff, students, families, and local churches to shape a compassionate, values-led culture. From collective worship and faith-based enrichment to pastoral care and community engagement, this is a rewarding and impactful role.

You will spend 3 days at St James's CE High School (Mon - Wed) and 2 days at Bury CE High School (Thurs-Friday).  

As part of The Bishop Fraser Trust, you’ll also benefit from strong links with the Manchester Diocese and opportunities for collaboration with our partner schools. 

This is a varied and fulfilling role, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, values inclusion, and wants to make a lasting impact in faith-based education.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is committed to supporting the Christian ethos and Anglican foundations of our schools.
• Has a warm, approachable presence and builds positive relationships with students and staff alike.
• Has experience of leading collective worship and/or working with young people in a chaplaincy, ministry or pastoral context.
• Can communicate faith and spirituality in inclusive, creative and accessible ways.
• Brings a proactive and flexible approach, working across two different school communities.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To provide spiritual and pastoral leadership across both schools, supporting the Christian ethos and Anglican foundation of each community. The chaplain will support collective worship, spiritual development, and community engagement, promote the values of each school while helping students and staff explore faith and spirituality in inclusive and relevant ways. 

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing SJ-HR@st-james.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0139 - SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th July 2025 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC