Chaplain (Lay or Ordained)

Company: Catholic Recruitment
Apply for the Chaplain (Lay or Ordained)
Location: Sefton
Job Description:

The Chaplain will contribute to the extended leadership of the school and Sixth Form. The Chaplain will work alongside the Head of RE/Lead for Catholic Life on Catholic Life and Prayer & Liturgy across the school, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team with support from Pope Francis CMAT Head of Catholic Life & Chaplaincy.

Under the direction of the Senior Line Manager:

Main Purpose:

  • To provide effective and demonstrable Chaplaincy support to the school under the instruction/ guidance of senior staff.
  • To lead on Prayer & Liturgy across the school in line with the expectations of the Catholic Schools Inspectorate, the Prayer & Liturgy Directory, and the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
  • To lead and empower others, including Senior Leaders, to uphold the Catholic Life and Mission of the school.
  • To support the spiritual development of all members of this community.
  • To make Christ known to all in the community.
  • To be fully conversant with the framework of Inspection of Catholic schools.
  • Report to Governors on the activities and spiritual development of Catholicism in the school.
  • Along with the Headteacher, SLT and the Head of RE, be the primary witness of faith.
  • Ensure that the school environment reflect the ethos of a Catholic school.

Please see the attached Chaplain Recruitment Pack for full details about the role.

All details are also on our school website: https://www.christtheking-school.com/Vacancies/

Please complete the CES Chaplain Application form and the other supplementary forms on the school website vacancies page.

If you would like a tour of the school, you would be most welcome to come in to meet us.

Please contact Nuala Denner (Headteacher’s PA) at dennern@christtheking-school.com or telephone (01704) 565121.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026