Chaplain

St Peter’s is an extremely successful secondary school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford. We currently have a vacancy for a pro-active and friendly Chaplain / Lay Chaplain to join our School, starting in September 2025. You will be well supported as you grow into the role by the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of RE, while working with school staff to lead, promote and maintain our Catholic ethos.

The position is for 36 hours per week over 52 weeks a year with a minimum of 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays per year. Final working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate, although some flexibility will be needed for leading residential retreats and days of reflection.

This is a very varied, interesting role and plays an integral part of the school’s ethos and pastoral support system. You will be an ideas person who has a genuine passion for finding new ways of enthusing and encouraging teenagers on their journey of faith. If you are self-motivated, have a good sense of humour, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for your next challenge, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About St Peter’s:

St Peter’s Catholic School is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. Our mission is to be ‘Christ to all’ and this mission is underpinned by the St Peter’s Rocks of Love, Justice, Reflection, Courage and Service. Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources. Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent. The school has a reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a very friendly, supportive team.

• A varied workload with the necessary training and support to help you to keep growing both spiritually and professionally.

• A positive working relationship with good support via the school, parish and diocese.

• A Local Government Pension Scheme.

• All staff benefit from free access to Spectrum, Guildford, Sports Centre. Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.

• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.

About You:

• A baptised and practising Roman Catholic man or woman, committed to the spiritual and personal development of young people of secondary school age. Please note that one of your references should be from your parish priest.

• An articulate speaker with presence and the ability to present, credibly and enthusiastically, the challenges of the Gospel and mission of the school.

• A good sense of humour with good interpersonal skills, able to communicate well with both young people and with adults.

• Confident in leading large and small, formal and informal, groups of students and adults.

• Have good administrative and organisational skills.

• We would welcome applications from experienced individuals or individuals looking to take their first steps in School Chaplaincy.

• Unsure? Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.

Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We do not want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to visit the school for a tour or have any other queries, please contact Michelle Gallagher, HR Manager.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.