Lay Chaplain
Salary: Grade 7, SCP 19-25
Contract: 15 Hours a week Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

"Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever-present teacher in its classes, the model of its staff and the inspiration of its pupils."

At Fisher More RC High School, our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Lay Chaplain to join our dedicated team and play a key role in nurturing the spiritual life of our school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for working with young people and supporting them on their faith journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, staff, governors and local parish to promote the Catholic ethos of the school and
provide pastoral and spiritual support to pupils, staff and families.

The successful candidate will:
• Be a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
• Inspire and encourage young people to explore and develop their faith.
• Lead and support prayer, liturgy, retreats and other opportunities for spiritual development.
• Provide compassionate pastoral support to pupils, staff and families.
• Build positive relationships with the local parish and wider community.
• Be an approachable, caring and visible presence throughout the school.

In return, we offer:
• A welcoming and supportive Catholic community.
• Enthusiastic, respectful and caring pupils.
• A committed and dedicated staff team.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
If you are passionate about supporting the faith life of a Catholic school and helping young people flourish spiritually, personally and academically, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply: Please complete the application form in full and email it to our Headteacher at dugdale.p@fishermore.lancs.sch.uk.

Fisher More RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online search and references. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.