Chaplain
*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*
We are looking to appoint a Chaplain (Pupil Support) for 6 hours per week to join our team at the Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2026.
Are you passionate about nurturing children’s spiritual journey and being a supportive, faithful presence in a thriving school community?
We’re seeking a compassionate and committed School Chaplain to join our wonderful school, where “pupils thrive…(and) achieve exceptionally well” and “parents speak in effusive terms about the work of the school and its impact on their children” (Ofsted December 2024).
At Forest of Galtres, we are “rooted and grounded in love” (Ephesians 3:17). This role offers a unique opportunity to live out your calling by walking alongside children, staff, and families – supporting their spiritual development and helping to shape daily life in a school where our Christian vision and values are at the heart of all we do.
As Chaplain, you will:
- Build meaningful relationships across the school community
- Inspire and support collective worship and spiritual reflection
- Work with small groups and individuals to nurture faith and wellbeing
- Help put our school vision and commitments into practice:
Care, Courage, Collaboration, Creativity, and Christian Faith - Offer guidance to staff and governors on living out our Christian ethos
- Develop partnerships with local churches, the wider Circuit and Diocese
You’ll have space to be present, to listen, to gently lead and to help every member of our community know that they are deeply loved by God.
We warmly welcome visits to our amazing school. Please contact the school office on 01904 470272 or email hello@fog.hlt.academy to arrange.
What we can offer:
- A commitment to support your professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On site free car parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 6 hours per week, term time. To work Monday afternoons and either Wednesday or Friday afternoons
Position Type: Fixed term until 31 August 2026
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role; Chaplain (Pupil Support) at Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School, York, North Yorkshire | MyNewTerm. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.