Job ID:
6871
Advertising Salary
Grade 6 scp. 21-25
All Locations
St Pauls Academy, Firbank Road, Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 2YS

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week 
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st January 2026
Salary: £29,971 - £33,622 per annum
 
 
 

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Chaplain at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School. This will be on a permanent full time (35 hours per week) and term time only basis plus 2 weeks over 41 weeks per year.

The Trust, in conjunction with the Local Governing Bodies, is seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and  passion to provide rich opportunities for our young people to encounter God and to deepen their relationship with Him.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is a forward thinking and expanding multi-academy Trust currently comprising of 15 schools across Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.

The successful applicant will have opportunities to work and build relationships across these boroughs and be part of shaping the vision for Catholic Life in our schools.

The main duties of the role are:  

  • To provide spiritual and pastoral support to young people across both schools, providing opportunities for reflection.
  • To develop and enhance the spiritual, liturgical and prayer life of the schools.
  • To organise and provide opportunities for worship, school liturgies and retreats e.g. Prepare and lead Celebration of the Word for different year groups and develop, organise and lead a retreat programme for school and help support, organise and lead on variety of pilgrimages e.g. Savio House
  • To develop links between the schools, the Diocese, local parishes and the wider community and organising charity events, overseeing and promoting charitable initiatives within the school, and actively embedding the principles of Catholic Social Teaching into the school environment to make them visible and impactful. 

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a practising and committed Catholic able to articulate a clear vision for Catholic Life
  • Lead by example through having strong moral principles and values and champion the needs of all of our young people.
  • Be committed to safeguarding
  • Be able to promote and be a model of Catholic values
  • Be a good listener and counsellor who shows empathy for those are struggling for whatever reason.
  • Be open to new ideas, be committed to working as part of a team, have a “can do” attitude and, essentially, have a good sense of humour.

About Us

 We can offer the successful candidate:

  • The opportunity to work within a supportive Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.
  • Friendly and committed staff who are supportive and open to new ideas
  • Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
  • An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
  • A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
  • Entry into a competitive pension scheme
  • A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
  • A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
  • A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
  • Flu vaccination clinics
  • Eyecare Vouchers
 
 
 

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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