College Chaplain (Lay)

College Chaplain (Lay) 

Start date: 24 August 2026

Job type: Full Time, term time only, plus 5 days (part time will be considered)

Salary: NJC scale 18: £40,469 (FTE), actual salary (£35,870) inclusive of inner London Weighting

Are you a passionate and experienced spiritual leader ready to make an impact on the lives of young adults?

We are seeking a dynamic, faith-filled individual who will embed spiritual development and Christian values into the very fabric of our community. The role of Lay Chaplain is central to the heart and mission of our Catholic Sixth Form College. The Lay Chaplain works with others across the College to ensure that the opportunity for the development of spiritual education and engagement is available to all our students and has a particular responsibility for the propagation of Christian values and spiritual reflection. Our Lay Chaplain facilitates many liturgical and spiritual opportunities for all students and staff and the Chaplaincy and Chapel are at the heart of our mission open to all. 

We are looking for an individual with experience of working with young adults who has experience of participation in or of leading spiritual reflection. You will work with other curriculum and pastoral teams, particularly the welfare and student support personnel, and contribute to the planning and programme of the Religion and Philosophy in which all students participate. You will also ensure the Chaplaincy remains an open, inclusive, and safe space for all members of the college community, regardless of background or belief.

This is a reserved post which means that applicants must be practicing Catholics. Applicants who are shortlisted will require a reference from their Parish Priest.

Rated Good with Outstanding Features by Ofsted, St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a dynamic and ambitious Sixth Form College, specialising in post-16 education. We are proud to be a Catholic college for the whole community, welcoming students and staff of all faiths, no faith and everything in between. We offer a wide range of A level and vocational courses and an unrivalled programme of enrichment activities providing our students with opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, develop new skills and realise their ambitions. We thrive on our many engagements and connections with higher education, with employers and with external agencies and we relish the challenge of working out how best to equip our young people to compete and flourish in the future.  The College achieves excellent standards and is proud to support many young people from a range of backgrounds to successful progression, to higher education and into employment.

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary

• Supportive and friendly environment

• Excellent training opportunities

• Staff wellbeing programme

• Free use of our fitness suite

• Free staff fitness classes

• Subsidised massage service

• Cycle to work scheme 

• On site free parking

• Free flu immunisation 

• Free eye tests

• Season ticket loan 

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply

Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete the application form. Please note, CVs will not be accepted. For more information about the College please visit https://www.sfx.ac.uk/ 

For more information about the role or to arrange a College visit please call Anna Mason on 020 8772 6094. 

Closing and interview dates:

Completed application forms must be submitted by Sunday 19th April 2026 

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date 

We reserve the right to interview successful applicants prior to the application deadline.  

Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

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