Assistant Catholic Salesian Chaplain

Assistant Catholic Salesian Chaplain
Salary: Grade C Scale point 5 (£25,583)
32.5 hours per week
Term time plus 5 days - Pro rata’d (£19,518)
12 Months Fixed Term
Required as soon as possible

About Us:

Thornleigh Salesian College is a vibrant Roman Catholic secondary school rooted in the Salesian ethos, dedicated to nurturing a community where every pupil is valued, loved and cherished. We aspire to create a home, school, church and playground inspired by the spirit of St John Bosco.

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and relatable Assistant Catholic Salesian Chaplain to support the school Chaplain and work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in cultivating a vibrant, authentic Salesian identity across our school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team, visiting other Salesian schools to standardise practice and strengthen our connection within the Salesian family.

Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

Please note reasonable out of hours working may, from time to time, be required in accordance with the needs of the school.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 05 May 2026 9am
Interviews: To Be Confirmed

The job pack and application form can be downloaded from the school website at www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

Please return completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.