School Lay Chaplain

About this role

We are looking to
appoint a School Chaplain to lead and support the Catholic life and collective
worship of our school community. You
will need to be proactive and be able to work independently, with excellent
time management and organisational skills.
Experience in education or youth ministry would be an advantage.

The Chaplain must be
a practising Roman Catholic and should have relevant experience or
qualification (e.g.Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies).

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when engaging with a
  diverse range of people, showing compassion, approachability, and discretion at
  all times.
• Offer a listening ear, emotional support, and spiritual guidance
  to students, staff, and families during challenging and significant moments.
• Lead and support the spiritual and liturgical life of the school
  by coordinating whole-school Masses, form Masses, liturgies, and prayer
  services.
• Maintain and care for the school chapel, ensuring it remains a
  welcoming and reflective space for prayer and worship.
• Plan, co-ordinate, and lead retreats that support students’
  spiritual growth, personal development, and reflection.
• Foster strong links between the school and the wider community,
  including local parish priests, the diocese, and families.

Please complete the
School Chaplain application form found under About Us/Vacancies on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk
and email it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
– please note we do not accept CVs.