School Chaplain

From: At earliest opportunity

5 days, 36 hours per week (Term Time only)

Scale SO1 – Range 23 - 25

FTE Salary: £37,068 - £38,058 (inc. Outer London Allowance) per annum

Actual Salary: £32,454 - £33,320 (inc. Outer London Allowance) per annum

Governors are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified School Chaplain in our thriving Catholic school. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to further their career in a school environment.

The Chaplain must be a practising Roman Catholic and should have relevant experience or qualification (e.g: Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) that suits a chaplaincy role in the Catholic Church, with a mature and reassuring sense of self and vocation and a strong personal spirituality and emotional resilience.

The Chaplain will be expected to serve both staff and students. Students expect the Chaplain to be approachable and compassionate, whilst at the same time professional. The Chaplain will be someone skilled and experienced in dealing with a wide range of people, maintaining the utmost discretion and always working within the school’s Code of Conduct.

The Chaplain will need to be an efficient organiser, both internally with respect to assemblies, charity fundraising, student groups; and externally, liaising with the Cathedral, the Diocesan Youth Service, the wider community and other stakeholders. The range of activities and demands on their time will require the Chaplain to be capable of independent, proactive work, using well-developed skills of personal organisation and time management.

The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a high-achieving Catholic school for girls (Years 7-13). We have a strong academic profile and have been designated as a “Good” school. Our Section 48 Inspection graded us as “Outstanding”.

The Ursuline Academy Ilford is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Form is available to download from www.uai.org.uk/vacancies. Please submit a letter of application together with your application form, your letter should address the selection criteria and include your thoughts on what makes a good School Chaplain.

Please return your completed application form via email to: applications@uai.org.uk

Visits can be arranged by appointment please contact our HR Officer for details.

Short-listing for the position will take place following the closing date and references will be taken up prior to interview. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff will be recruited and selected in line with Safer Recruitment Policy and practice. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025

Interview Date: Week beginning 27th January (TBC)