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Salary:L9 - L15 £63,070 - £73,105 per annum Hours of work:Full time Contract type:Permanent Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy is a thriving and highly respected Single Academy Trust set in the village of Great Cheverell, in the heart of rural Wiltshire. We champion a holistic education rooted in Christian values, combining academic scholarship with exceptional pastoral care. Our curriculum nurtures character, creativity, sport, performance and adventure, preparing children confidently for the next stage of their learning in a contemporary world. Our success is built on strong, positive partnerships between home, school and networks, ensuring every child can flourish and achieve their very best. We offer an ambitious, broad and creative curriculum where learning through rich, hands-on experiences is central. Holy Trinity consistently performs within the top few percent of primary schools nationally in statutory assessments, while also delivering a vibrant and engaging education across all subject areas and enrichment opportunities. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Our core Christian values of compassion, courage, aspiration and joy are lived out daily by our pupils, staff and governors, shaping a happy, inclusive and aspirational community. All about the role: We are seeking an inspirational, innovative, and outstanding leader for an established, high performing team to maintain our excellent standards and achievements for the benefit of the children whom we serve. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and teaching, and will have the driveand commitment to inspire and enthuse our children, staff, and parents. They will have awhole-hearted commitment to excellence in education, and be in sympathy with our foundation as aChurch of England School. They will be a spiritual leader who will support and further develop our Christian ethos, working with the Diocese and our local clergy, building on positive, collaborative, relationships across our local community. We are proud to offer an exceptionally supportive environment for our new Headteacher. You will be welcomed by a committed and skilful Governing Body, a strong, experienced and friendly staff team, and well established partnerships including the Salisbury Diocese and wider teaching and learning networks. Our wonderful children flourish in a culture of engaging, inspiring learning experiences set within our beautiful surroundings. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and supportive package to ensure you thrive in your leadership role, including dedicated professional development, mentoring opportunities, and a commitment to your wellbeing and success. Find out more and apply: Please contact using the contact details below or phone 01380 813796 for the application pack. To apply online, please download theapplication formand click the apply now button below to upload your completed application form,equality & monitoring formand covering letter.Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time): Tuesday 28thApril - midday Interview date: Thursday 7thMay 2026 Commencement date: 26thMarch 2026 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. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client has an inspiring vision for 2030, with a strong focus on developing missional leaders who can inspire and equip the Church for the future. They are now seeking a Lay Ministry Officer who will support the continued flourishing of lay ministry, ensuring that lay people are equipped to live out their calling and use their gifts. The Lay Ministry Officer plays a key role in the Mission and Ministry Team. Working collaboratively with colleagues they will contribute to a culture where the vocation of all God’s people is celebrated, and lay people in particular are equipped to live out their calling and use their gifts in the church and in the world. The post-holder will lead, oversee and develop our well-established Foundations for Ministry course, an annual programme helping anyone active in church life who feels some sense of vocation or calling to unpack what following Jesus might look like. They will expand their programme of lay training conferences and similar training days, offering leadership development, missional creativity and spiritual depth at deanery and more local levels. They are seeking an enthusiastic, empowering individual who will be a resource to leaders, parishes and wider networks in discipleship resources, championing a culture of whole-life and life-long discipleship which lies at the core of their shared call to follow Jesus.

A bit about us Crockerton Primary School is a small, rural primary school, set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, on the edge of the Longleat estate. We currently have 99 children on roll across four classes, with our site comprising a historic Victorian main building, and a modern new-build. We are a small school with big ideas. Our vision, values and Chrisitan ethos is at the heart of all we do- it impacts the strategic decisions we make and shapes the environment we create for our children. Daily collective worship is central to the understanding of spiritual flourishing. We have an excellent, motivated and committed staff team, dedicated to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment. A key element of our school is the invaluable, collaborative partnership with five other local, rural schools known as the Compass Schools Group. All about the role We are looking to build on the excellent legacy of the current headteacher who is moving on to new pastures new. We are looking for someone who will be committed to working collaboratively, with a flexible and inclusive approach, and who will inspire and motivate staff, children, Governors, and the wider school community. Evidence of successful leadership and experience in bring about school improvement will be essential, as are excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to build positive working relationships within our school, local, and church community. The school is committed to its partnership within the Compass Schools Group and our new Headteacher will continue this invaluable new Headteacher will place safeguarding at the heart of the school, and value inclusivity in all aspects of school life. Compassion, humour, flexibility and integrity are key skills we are seeking in our new Headteacher. This is a teaching . We offer a harmonious school, that is friendly, welcoming, and where the children are joyful. The staff team are dedicated, experienced and work collaboratively for the good for the children. There is opportunity for progress, improvement and for you to make a difference.Set in the rural village of Crockerton, we utilise the resources in our natural environment as much as possible.The Compass Schools Group, governing board and PTA will ensure you are fully supported in your role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary:L1 - L5 Hours of work:Full Time (1.0) Contract type:Permanent Brinkworth Earl Danbys CE Primary School, isa warm and faith-centred community located in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Our school lies in the villages of Brinkworth and Dauntsey, equidistant between Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett, and is easily accessible from Lyneham, Chippenham, and Hullavington. Brinkworth Earl Danbys is a loving school where every child belongs, is recognised, respected, and fostered to flourish.Children are at the heart of all we do, with their spiritual development central to our vision. We are committed to working in partnership with all of our families and the wider community, including the Parish of St Michael & All Angels, Brinkworth,and St James the Great, Dauntsey. Rooted in our core Christian values friendship, trust, thankfulness, perseverance, courage, and respect and inspired by Ephesians 3:17,Roots will grow down into Gods love and keep us strong,we nurture resilience, compassion, and a love of learning and personal growth through teaching, worship, and reflection. Our school motto, Believe to Achieve, reflects our commitment to helping every child reach their God-given potential and grow in faith and character, preparing them for life with ambition, purpose, and connection. Our mission is clear: To provide a secure, happy and stimulating learning environment where EVERYONE is valued, spiritual growth is nurtured and potential maximised. All about the role: Are you an excellent class teacher ready to develop, continue or further your career as a Senior Leader? Brinkworth Earl Danbys CE Primary School is looking to appoint an ambitious, highly effective and passionate class teacher who has high expectations of what can be achieved of all pupils and who has a proven record of raising pupil attainment. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school, in a leadership capacity at a time where there is a clear, forward thinking vision and robust strategy to develop excellence. As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in our journey to improve outcomes for our children. You will lead, inspire and motivate others, model excellent practice, be an active part of our leadership team and help shape the future of our school. This is a wonderful new position for an aspiring or established leader to make tangible impact on a school with genuine potential for growth and pupils who adore to learn. Main Purpose of the Role: The core purpose of the Assistant Headteacher position is to support the Headteacher in the effective leadership and management of the school through ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and personal development across your given Key Stage. Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Strategic Leadership and School Improvement • Support and promote the vision, ethos and policies of the school., • Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning., • Assist in the creation and monitoring of the School Development Plan. 2. Leading and Managing Staff • Act as a positive role model., • Oversee daily organisation of the Key Stage., • Support professional development and lead meetings. 3. Teaching and Learning • Be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling exemplary practice., • Lead curriculum development and monitoring., • Analyse pupil progress data and report findings. 4. Deployment of Staff and Resources • Support staff deployment and resource management., • Ensure effective use of pedagogy and strategies. 5. Communication and Partnership • Act as a point of contact for parents and staff., • Maintain strong communication across the school community. 6. Safeguarding and Welfare • Support safeguarding procedures and act as Deputy DSL., • Promote positive behaviour and pastoral support. 7. General Responsibilities • Lead assemblies., • Undertake leadership administrative tasks as required. What we can offer you: -Enthusiastic, happy children who are excited to learn -Parents who support and value the work of the school -A beautiful setting in which to work -A dedicated staff, who are committed to pupil development with supportive leaders and governors -CPD opportunities including leadership development -Leadership time to carry out responsibilities -Wiltshire Council rewards scheme which gives discounts on a range of services Find out more and apply: We would be delighted to hear from you, and our Headteacher, Kelly Butt, would be thrilled to show you around the school or speak with you on the phone if you were keen to pursue this role. Please do not hesitate to call the school office on 01666510406 or email using contact details belowto make an appointment. We very much look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our lovely school. To apply online please download theapplication formthen click the apply now button below to upload your completed forms and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time):Monday 27thApril 2026 at 12 noon Interview date: Thursday 30thApril 2026 Commencement date: Tuesday 1stSeptember 2026 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. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. JBRP1_UKTJ

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030. We are committed to doubling the number of young active disciples and ensuring there is a thriving Children and Young Peoples (CYP) ministry within reach of every young person. We are energised by the opportunities to create ways for children and young people to encounter Jesus. The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Our Growing Younger strategy outlines a bold pathway for transformation across parishes, schools, homes, and mission communities. The Encounter Programme sits at the heart of this vision, creating opportunities for children and young people to encounter Jesus and grow in lifelong discipleship. To help bring this vision to life, we are delighted to be recruiting for the role of Encounter Project Manager. This is a significant strategic leadership role responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the Encounter Programme across the Diocese. Working closely with our Directors, Archdeaconries, and specialist CYP teams, the Encounter Project Manager will ensure that the Encounter Programme delivers its purpose: Developing discipleship pathways for children and young people aged 018 Supporting parish culture change to prioritise discipleship, welcome, and inclusion Strengthening links between parishes and schools to nurture faith in every setting Increasing the number of flourishing CYP ministries across mission communities The Encounter Project Manager will: Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Encounter Programme, ensuring coherence across four Archdeaconries. Lead on project planning, resource deployment, and structured implementation phases, including the evaluation processes set out for 20262028 and beyond Manage and support Encounter Team Leaders and CYP Specialists to ensure high quality delivery across Early Years, Children & Families, Youth, and Chaplaincy pathways Work collaboratively with parishes to guide diagnostic assessments, identify missional opportunities, and develop sustainable CYP pathways Build and maintain strong partnerships with church leaders, mission communities, schools, and diocesan teams. Oversee monitoring, reporting, and impact evaluation aligned to our outcomesincluding new groups, fresh expressions, youth spaces, leadership development, and disciple growth Ensure alignment between Encounter, Equip, and other aspects of the Growing Younger strategy. We are seeking a candidate with a rare combination of skills, experience, and spiritual commitment: Strong project management experience, ideally in education, ministry, community development, or similar. Experience in Christian children/youth ministry or discipleship leadership. Proven ability to lead multi site or multi team programmes, preferably involving cultural or organisational change. Excellent communication, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills. A passion for enabling children and young people to encounter Jesus and follow Him. Ability to inspire clergy, volunteers, and lay leaders. There is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Safer Recruitment An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. If you would like an informal conversation about the role or the Encounter Programme, please contact us directly. xrnqpay Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 4:00pm Interviews: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at St Johns House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND You may have experience of the following: Children & Youth Ministry Lead, Discipleship Development Manager, Young Peoples Ministry Coordinator, Mission & Ministry Project Manager, CYP Programme Lead, Faith Formation Manager, Youth Discipleship Director, Family & Community Ministry Manager, Multi-Site Ministry Coordinator, Education & Ministry Projects Lead, Church Growth Project Manager. REF-227 193

A religious organization in Manchester seeks a spiritually mature Minister of Religion for the Children's Church.

Deliver engaging and challenging Religious Education lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Religious Education. If you are passionate about Religious Education and committed to supporting the success and spiritual development of young people, we wo

3 different secondary schools situated in the South of Manchester are looking to recruit a Religious Studies teacher to join them at the beginning of the new academic year. The successfully appointed Religious Studies teacher(s) are required to fulfil an open vacancy, a maternity cover and also a long term supply absence at these variety of schools. The schools are situated in the South Manchester team with opportunities in Trafford (near to Sale, Altrincham), Chorlton (near to Didsbury/Whalley Range) and Stockport (Heatons). Working with all of these schools, the roles bring with them: Long term teaching opportunities with planning and marking Pay in line with scale: £32,916 and £51,047 per annum One of the school’s HR Managers has said: “We are looking for a Religious Studies teacher to join our Humanities department in September. The successful RS teacher will be teaching up to GCSE level across the ability range. We are keen to recruit a permanent member of staff for our supportive and prospering team, so any RS teachers looking for their next full time, long term career teaching position are encouraged to apply now” Highlights of this Religious Studies position: Applications accepted from teachers of any experience level; ECT to more experienced Full-time, long-term career teaching position for the right RS teacher Teach at well regarded, South Manchester based secondary schools with 3 different options These schools have very good reputations within the Greater Manchester area. The successful RS teachers are expected to echo values of the schools, ensuring the spiritual development of all students. Innovative and engaging lessons are therefore encouraged and expected to ensure all students are learning throughout their journey. If you are looking for a teaching role in September and are even open to potential work in the summer term; are located close to the M60 ring road and M56 motorway networks – apply now for immediate consideration! If you are a Religious Studies teacher available in September, looking for your next career teaching role, apply now with your latest teaching CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

EACH is looking for a dedicated Spiritual Care Lead to join our Wellbeing & Spiritual Care team, working across our three hospices. Providing spiritual, pastoral, counselling, or emotional support in a healthcare, education, community or faith setting. Deliver training on spiritual care during educa

A leading naval military organization is seeking a Logistics and Personnel Chaplain to provide spiritual and moral guidance.

Your responsibilities include mentoring volunteers, facilitating worship, and offering spiritual guidance while ensuring access to pastoral care for all faiths.

We are looking for someone with experience and knowledge of spiritual care. An understanding of spiritual needs is required. We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to provide effective spiritual and emotional support to all patients who have hospice care as well

This part-time role in Greater London involves providing essential pastoral care and spiritual welfare within the prison community.

A charitable organization supporting families in the UK is seeking a Spiritual Care Lead to join the Wellbeing & Spiritual Care team. This role involves providing compassionate spiritual support across multiple hospice sites, enhancing the wellbeing of children, young people, and families during pro

A local hospice organization in Bolton is seeking a proactive individual to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families. Applicants should be empathic, have experience in spiritual care, and possess good communication and IT skills.

Inspire spiritual curiosity in an outstanding school - RE ECT role in Barking! We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic RE ECT to join our outstanding school in Barking. You will inspire students to explore the big questions of life and develop their own spiritual understanding.

Roman Catholic Chaplain Care and Rehabilitation Services HMP Rye Hill, Rugby, CV23 8SZ Salary £40,250.Permanent - Full Time (40 hours per week) Benefits:Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts.Within Care and

Inspire spiritual curiosity in an outstanding school - RE ECT role in Barking! We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic RE ECT to join our outstanding school in Barking. You will inspire students to explore the big questions of life and develop their own spiritual understanding.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in spiritual care and a strong commitment to inclusivity.

This role supports spiritual wellbeing and rehabilitation of individuals in custody, requiring ordination within the Anglican Communion or equivalent.

You will have significant experience as a faith leader within your own faith or belief community and demonstrable experience of providing pastoral, spiritual, and religious care and guidance in varied settings.

As a ‘friend and adviser to all', you’ll give spiritual and moral guidance to any person serving in a fighting force. We welcome people who practise all faiths (including those with none), so you’ll need to be a friend, adviser and spiritual guide to them all in a multi‑faith environment. In

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Chaplain within Student Services to enhance wellbeing activities among students and staff.This role requires significant experience in pastoral care and the ability to create strong relationships across diverse faith traditions.The suc