St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Rookery Avenue Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9PF Salary: Grade 7, £27,914 - £31,139 per annum. 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year Temporary to Cover Maternity Required for 2026 Hours of Work: *Mon - Thursday: 8.00am 4.00pm / Friday: 8.00am 3.30pm Lunch: 30 minutes (*there is flexibility in working pattern) 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 visit the school website www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk from where you can download the CES application forms. Alternatively, 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. Completed 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. Interview date: To Be Confirmed This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding Supporting Documents ↗ Candidate Information Pack ↗ Application Form ↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ↗ Consent to Obtain References ↗ Equality Act Statement ↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools ↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice