Woldingham School‍

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Chaplain

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Our Chaplain will be an inspiring, experienced and charismatic individual. We seek someone with both empathy and drive to join a talented, creative and good-natured team, to forward our ambitious development plan.

Woldingham School has been designated as a school with a religious character. It is part of the Catholic Church and is conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with Canon Law, the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the Trust Deed of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. The post therefore requires a practising Catholic who can show by example and from experience that he or she will ensure that the school is distinctively Catholic in all its aspects.

All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken.  This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Once completed, please return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk.

This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Long list interviews will be held on Thursday 25th September 2025. Shortlist interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd October 2025.

Candidates will need to ensure they are available to attend both interviews should they be long/shortlisted to interview.

We encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.

Please click the link below to download the job pack.

Walsingham Trust [The National Catholic Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady]

£25,000 – £27,000

Department/Section: Sacristy/PilgrimageOffice

Main purposes of Role:

1. To serve at Mass,Benediction, and at other Church services.

2. To operate the duties of a Sacristan in the Shrine.

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Key tasks:  

To ensure that the Shrine’s Chapels and Sacristies are:

1. Kept clean and tidy and that the holy water stoops are regularly cleaned and filled.

2. Changed daily [the colours] in accordance with the Ordo.

3. Set up for services in the Chapel of Reconciliation and the Slipper Chapel [though this may also include, on occasion, the Church of the Annunciation, Elmham House gardens, and/or Priory Grounds].

4. Opened and closed in accordance with the approved Shrine Programme.

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To also:

5. To help prepare the altar, sacred vessels, missal and lectionary, hosts, wine, purificators, ensuring all are in place prior to celebrations.

6. Serve, often with others, at Mass and other Church services according to the liturgical law of the Church, the house style of the Shrine, and under the direction of the Shrine’s Liturgical Master of Ceremonies.

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To also ensure that:

7. The sacred vessels and vestments are kept securely and in good order, and that monthly checks against the inventory are maintained.

8. Arrangements are in place for the polishing of brass and silverware.

9. All Altar linen, cloths, and vestments are laundered and repaired with care.

10. Stocks of hosts, wine, charcoal, incense and candles and other consumables are regularly ordered and maintained.

11. The relevant health and safety measures and safeguarding provisions are in place and complied with by all in the sacristy.

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The Sacristan may also be expected to perform duties not detailed above, as specified by their Line Manager [the Pilgrimage and Shrine Site Team Lead], the General Manager, or the Rector.

Reporting to: Pilgrimage and Shrine Site Team Lead  

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For a more detailed Job Description please contact our HR Advisor peter.lawrence@walsingham.org.uk

To express your interest please email your CV to the above email box.