School Chaplain

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in working at St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, Christian Chaplain with a strong Christian faith and a passion to inspire and support all members of our vibrant school family. A school Chaplain structures the spiritual life of the school, by working with church leaders, planning services, leading worship, planning Bible study, writing prayers and hosting events. A school Chaplain nurtures the faith of young people and staff, by leading prayer meetings, organising small groups, planning and leading Christian service and supporting children and young people pastorally. A school Chaplain encourages staff and students in their faith in creative ways, through clubs, Form programmes and Collective Worship. More about the role of a school chaplain in the Anglican tradition, and training available, can be found here: https://www.nse.org.uk/growing-faith-foundation/chaplaincy https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/support-educational-chaplaincy The Academy serves a diverse community from a diverse range of Church experiences. We are open to candidates from across the spectrum of Christian expression in the UK. However, it is an essential criteria that you regularly attend Church, and can provide a Faith reference. Your Church should be a member of Churches together in England, or have a central agreed set of beliefs underpinned by the Nicene Creed. https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/what-we-believe/nicene-creed You should be ready and able to make Christ known in your words and deeds in a culturally relevant and sensitive manner. Do you think God is calling you in to ministry with Children and young people? Please contact the Academy for a visit, or phone call to explore if this is the right role for you. The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certi