School Lay Chaplain

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.