Chaplain

Location: Strood

POST:
Managing Chaplain

START DATE:

As Soon As Possible CLOSING DATE:
Friday 23rd October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE:
Friday 13th November 2026 RESPONSIBLE TO:
Principal and Managing Director RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Oasis Restore Volunteer Chaplaincy team SALARY: L1 £ 51,773 to L5 £ 57,137 plus Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS).

LOCATION:

Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent. WORKING PATTERN:
Full time 39 hours per week. This role will require regular weekend working, as well as other unsociable hours. DISCLOSURE LEVEL:
Enhanced (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for applications and interviews where interest and applications received are of high quality or quantity. Therefore, we encourage early applications) Do you believe that relationships are central to transformation? Are you passionate about helping young people discover hope, purpose and belonging? Do you want to play a key leadership role within the UK's first Secure School?

We are seeking an exceptional Managing Chaplain to join the Senior Leadership Team at Oasis Restore Secure School and lead the development of an ambitious, innovative and inclusive chaplaincy service. This is a unique opportunity to shape the spiritual, pastoral and faith life of a groundbreaking organisation that is transforming outcomes for children in the justice system. As Managing Chaplain, you will provide strategic leadership for chaplaincy, faith, belief and spiritual life across the school, ensuring that every child, family member, staff member and volunteer has access to high-quality pastoral and spiritual support.

You will lead a diverse, multi-faith chaplaincy team, developing partnerships with faith communities, volunteers and external organisations to create opportunities for belonging, personal growth and successful resettlement. You will champion the Oasis ethos and values whilst ensuring that provision is inclusive, welcoming and respectful of people of all faiths, beliefs and worldviews. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing, restorative practice, inclusion and organisational development.

You will play a vital role in helping children develop hope, resilience, identity, purpose and positive aspirations for the future. This role would suit an experienced chaplain, minister, faith leader or pastoral leader with significant leadership experience and a passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people. About Oasis Restore Oasis Restore is the UK's first Secure School and a groundbreaking Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service initiative.

Our mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12 to 18 within the criminal justice system through psychologically informed, integrated practice centred on trusted, safe relationships. We are creating a learning community built on hope, stability and opportunity, where children can thrive and build brighter futures. As part of Oasis, we are inspired by our inclusive Christ-centered ethos and values whilst welcoming and respecting people of all faiths, beliefs and none.

What You'll Be Responsible For Leading and developing the chaplaincy, faith and belief strategy across Oasis Restore. Managing chaplaincy staff, volunteers, faith representatives and community partners. Providing spiritual leadership whilst leading an inclusive multi-faith service. Supporting children experiencing trauma, loss, bereavement, crisis or family separation. Developing partnerships with faith communities, charities and external organisations. Contributing to safeguarding, wellbeing and multidisciplinary planning.

Supporting SMSC, personal development, character education and restorative practice. Monitoring and evaluating chaplaincy provision and reporting on impact. Representing Oasis Restore within local, regional and national networks. What We're Looking For Essential An experienced practitioner able to actively support and promote the ethos, values and mission of Oasis. Significant leadership experience within chaplaincy, ministry, education, youth work, health, community work or a related field.

Experience of leading teams, volunteers and partnerships. Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families. Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice. Excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills. Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant…