Contract: 2 year fixed term contract, Term-time only
Hours: 7 hours per week (Part Time x 2 roles)
Salary: JG6 SCP23 £34,434 per annum (FTE)
Actual annual pro-rata salary £5,597.13 per annum
Start Date: 1 January 2026
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chaplain and Partnership Lead. In Lighthouse Schools Partnership we work closely with the Diocese of Bristol and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. The Diocese of Bristol has partnered with our Trust to support the development of a chaplaincy role in two of our Bristol primary schools.
We are recruiting to a new post of 2 x Chaplain and Partnership Leads. We are looking for people with a background in youth work or education, with excellent people skills and a positive approach. We set and expect high standards in all that we do. These posts can be combined into 1 x 14 hours to work across both schools.
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a practising Christian.
Since the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) was started in 2016 we have experienced rapid growth. We currently number 33 schools and have nearly 13,000 pupils in our schools and more than 1,900 employees.
We hope that you are interested and decide to apply. In this pack you will find the advertisement, a job description and a person specification. If you wish to discuss the role informally prior to making an application, please contact Debbie Coker, Director of Inclusion.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 18 November 2025 (midday)
Interviews are planned for Friday 28 November 2025
Safeguarding Statement:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.