School Chaplain (Temporary - maternity cover) | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Leave)

Contract Period: June 2026 (date to be confirmed) for the period of maternity leave

Hours of Work: Full-time (37 hrs/week), Term-Time+1 week (39 weeks)

Mon - Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm

Lunch: 30 minutes (*there is flexibility in working pattern)

Salary: G7 £32,597 - £36,363 (full time salary): Actual (pro-rata) Salary £27,914 - £31,139 (approx)

Closing Date: Monday 18 May 2026 at 9.00am

What is it like to attend this school? Pupils are happy at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School. They feel safe and well looked after. Pupils enjoy good relationships with each other and staff. They said that their teachers set high standards for pupils’ behaviour and achievement. Ofsted report – November 2021

Following a recent inspection by the Archdiocese of Liverpool, which focused on the religious life of the school, we were delighted to achieve an Outstanding status. The inspectors noted that “This is a successful, happy and joyful community. Students are rightly proud of their Catholic identity and speak with great enthusiasm about their school and the teachers.” Statutory RE Inspections | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School wish to appoint a temporary School Chaplain to support the school community in promoting the Catholic character of the school, and to assist with the provision of pastoral care. The School Chaplain is a key member of our community. He or she works closely with colleagues within the RE Department, our local Church leaders, and colleagues to contribute to the pastoral support for our school community. As a Catholic school we instil in our pupils that they must respect and care for each other. We aim to be a living faith community and make every effort to inspire our pupils to want to make the world a better place. For more information about the Chaplaincy life in our school visit: Chaplaincy | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

We are an innovative and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff. On interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of our school and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming our school is.

It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.

If you would like to learn more about either our school or this vacancy, please contact Mrs P Lennon, Clerk to Governors via email PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk or by telephoning the school number on 01942 728651 x2223. ompleted application forms must be returned to: Mr M J Dumican, Headteacher, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF or via email to: recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk. 

The employer is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment.