The posting
Number on Role: 649 pupils
Age Range: 11-16
Contract: Permanent
32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 weeks (39 weeks)
Salary: Grade 8 , Scale Point 19-20, £33,119 - £33,673 (Pro rata - £24,911.72 to £25,328.43)
Required start: As soon as possible
School website: www.stbernardsschool.uk
St Bernard’s Catholic School is a high performing Secondary school in a beautiful corner of Cumbria, at a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park - an incredible place to live and work. We are a school where all are ‘known and loved’. We are proud to be part of the Mater Christi Trust comprising 16 schools (and growing) across Cumbria and Lancashire, providing incredible opportunities for growth and development for our staff.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Lay Chaplain.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to work with a committed and hard working team with collective ambition for the school.
The successful candidate should possess A Level or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant disciplines.
In return we can offer you:
- A school where “Students describe the school as a loving environment” and “Students behave in a mature and sensible way”, “They respect each other and their teachers and enjoy learning”.
- A professional, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement.
- Supportive parents, Governors, Diocese and Trust.
- A well-resourced school with good results.
- A strong commitment to developing staff and creating the leaders of tomorrow.
Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 — Midday
Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st October 2026 Interviews: To be confirmed
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