Annual Salary Grade 9 SCP 19 - 23 £32,061 - £34,434 FTE / Actual pro rata salary £25,342 - £27,217
Term time only (39 weeks including INSET days)
Required from 7 September 2026
34.5 hours across 5 days (Monday to Thursday 8.15 am to 3.45 pm and Friday 8.00 am to 3.00 pm to include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
We are an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent pupil behaviour and outcomes. Our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 2024) found the school to be Outstanding in all categories, as did our Section 48 Inspection in 2025, and more recently the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026 named St Mary’s as the Comprehensive School of the Year East Midlands.
St Mary’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Lay Chaplain to play a central role in promoting and developing the Catholic life and mission of our school community. This is a vital role at the heart of the school, supporting the spiritual, moral, and pastoral development of our students and staff.
The Lay Chaplain will lead and support opportunities for prayer, liturgy, faith formation and charitable outreach.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a person of faith and prayer with a deep commitment to the Catholic Church; a practising Catholic.
- Be prepared to adopt and support the core values and ethos of St Mary’s Catholic High School in order to support our pupils and other staff colleagues.
- Have experience of planning and delivering prayer, liturgy, retreats, or faith-based activities.
- Have experience of working with young people (11-18), ideally within an educational, parish, or youth ministry setting.
- Enable pupils to engage in meaningful acts of service and deepen their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching.
- Be trustworthy and honest; maintaining absolute confidentiality and integrity.
- Be a team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Previous experience within a similar role would be desirable, however, it is not essential.
TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM. CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Assistant Headteacher (Catholic Life & Mission) before applying. If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail [email protected] for further information or an application pack.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday 17 July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.
St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Pay: £32,061.00-£34,434.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
