LAY CHAPLAIN
| Ref | 196392 |
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| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Grade | Grade 7 – SCP 19-25. |
| Salary | £31067 to £ 35235 Pro-Rata |
| Term | Full-time. |
| Perm / FTC | Permanent. |
| Required | (September 2025 ) . |
| Hours | 37 hours a week. |
| Closing Date | 16/06/2025. |
Job Description (115 KB)
- Location
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All Hallows Catholic High School, Penwortham, Crabtree Avenue, Off Central Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LN (912 on roll)
Tel: 01772 746121
School website: www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk - Summary
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All Hallows Catholic High School is a flourishing, high achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 high school. It is well known for its high standards of pupil behaviour and academic success. It is a popular choice for families in the local community each year and has a roll of 912. The February 2023 OFSTED Inspection reported: This is an outstanding school and awarded an Outstanding Grade in every category. In addition, the school was also awarded an Outstanding Grade in its Catholic School Inspection conducted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in January 2025. “Staff and students fully understand the mission statement of ‘growing together in the spirit of Christ’s love’ and use it as an inspiration and guide in their daily lives.”
The successful applicant will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The Governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lay Chaplain at All Hallows Catholic High School.
The successful candidate will lead the spiritual life of the school and accompany staff and pupils on their faith journey.
Applications on a CES application form should be marked for the attention of Mrs A Cooper and received by noon on Monday 16th June 2025. Interviews will take place the week beginning 23rd June 2025. Supporting statements, should be no more than two sides of A4, addressing your suitability for the post.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school by arrangement with the Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Rishton at mri@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk. Job description and person specification are available to download from the school website www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk Please return completed applications to the Headteacher’s PA at lto@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
- Essential Qualifications
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- A minimum of GCSE grade C/ grade 4 in Maths and English
- A minimum of GCSE grade C/ grade 4 in Maths and English
- Desirable Qualifications
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- A Level 3 qualification, or practice equivalent (i.e. A volunteer year at a Retreat Centre), in Care, Children or Family Support
- A Level 3 qualification, or practice equivalent (i.e. A volunteer year at a Retreat Centre), in Care, Children or Family Support
- Essential Experience
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- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of working with young people
- Desirable Experience
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- Experience of working in a school environment
- Experience of working in a Catholic environment: e.g. parish, school, youth service
- Experience of working in a school environment
- For an informal discussion please contact:
- Please see school website or contact Mrs Topping on LTO@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk for further information
- Equal Opportunities statement
- An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
- Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Additional Info
Application Form (62 KB)Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
| Address: | Application form attached.
Please return completed applications electronically to Mrs L Topping at LTO@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk. . |
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The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.