CHAPLAINCY TEAM LEADER (part or full-time)
Grade 7 point 14 – 19 (dependent upon experience of successful candidate)
Term time only (plus two weeks)
The Chaplaincy Team at St Philip Howard School in Barnham is looking for a dynamic, innovative and passionate Leader to join in September 2025. As the Leader of our Team you will have the opportunity to inspire and develop our team of paid Lay Chaplains whilst working in a supportive and faith-fuelled environment.
The Chaplaincy Team at St Philip Howard is a central part of our school community based in the very heart of the building in a well-resourced, welcoming office designed for hospitality. The Team is also responsible for the care and promotion of our beautiful Chapel. As Team Leader, you will have oversight of all Chaplaincy provision in the school and will line-manage our Team of Chaplains. You’ll be given the scope to think creatively and to “dream big” when it comes to the spiritual development of the school community.
In return, we can offer you:
- A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
- A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
- Term time only working
- Enrolment in Local Government pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Elective car lease scheme
- Employee Assistance
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
- Staff social events
How to Apply
We are now welcoming anyone with an early interest or requesting more details to contact Theresa McNamara for an informal discussion about the role. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate has to be a practicing Catholic
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday, 11 July 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 17 July (tbc). However, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Safeguarding Information
The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.
As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.
St Philip Howard Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.