Chaplaincy & Youth Ministry Apprentice - Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

The Romero Catholic Academy,

Join our Chaplaincy and Youth Ministry Apprenticeship and gain valuable experience while you study with our training provider St Mary's University

What We Offer:

• Earn while you learn: Combine on-the-job training with off-the-job study.
• Professional qualification: Work towards a nationally recognized Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People's, and Family Practitioner (equivalent to a Certificate in Higher Education, worth 120 credits).
• Hybrid learning: Spend at least 20% of your working hours in a blend of classroom-based and online learning, delivered by St Mary's University.
• Qualification validation by St Mary's University in: Children, Young people and Families Practitioner Certificate, Level 4 plus the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS)

Entry Requirements
2 A Level's or NVQ Level 3 (Desirable)

Maths & English Pass at GCSE

About The Role
Are you passionate about your faith and eager to inspire young people in theirs? Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is seeking a Chaplaincy & Youth Ministry

Working closely with our Lay Chaplain, you will help nurture the Catholic ethos of the school, support liturgical celebrations, and accompany students on their faith journey. This is a unique opportunity to grow in ministry, leadership, and service while making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Who We're Looking For

• A practicing Roman Catholic with a deep commitment to the faith.
• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or parish setting.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a heart for service.
• Willing to undertake training and grow in ministry and leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in chaplaincy and youth ministry whilst studying for a Level 4 qualification
• Access professional and spiritual development opportunities.
• Health and Wellbeing Cover – Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line – Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression – We're committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace – Where your wellbeing comes first

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch to arrange.

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to the referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy on our website.
We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.