Chaplain

Girl's Schools Association; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in England seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and moral guidance, deliver pastoral care, and teach a reduced subject timetable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the relevance of the Christian faith in school life and lead various services. Benefits include free accommodation, meals, and professional development opportunities in a vibrant staff community.

Benefits

Free staff accommodation

Free meals

Gym and swimming pool facilities

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff community

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pastoral care to diverse communities.
• Ability to demonstrate Christian faith in various school contexts.
• Experience in organizing and leading religious services.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and moral guidance to the school community.
• Teach a reduced timetable and support school activities.
• Lead weekly chapel services and support Confirmation classes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual support

Teaching

Education

Theological training

Job description

Life as a Chaplain in a prestigious independent Boarding and Day School for girls is a rewarding vocation, like no other. Sharing your life with staff and pupils and living amongst them in a close-knit and vibrant community as a spiritual and moral guide, bringing Jesus' light and love, affords tremendous opportunities.

Detail

In this role you will deliver pastoral care and provide spiritual support to the whole school community, irrespective of their faith. Through your personal witness and leadership in Chapel Services, you will demonstrate the relevance of the Christian faith in the rhythms and challenges of School life.

You will assist in supporting the School and its activities at internal and external events. Alongside spiritual responsibilities, you will teach a reduced timetable of your chosen subject throughout all age groups in the School.

There are three mid-weekmorning services each week at 8.00 or 8.30am. On Sundays you would either preach or invite a visiting speaker at Matins or Evensong. Boarding House prayers may take place on Sundays which are led byHouse staff with guidance provided from you.

On Wednesday evenings you may be involved with Confirmation preparation classes for Church of England or Roman Catholic denominations (the latter is hosted by Radley College); there are usually approximately 25 candidates per year.

Significant occasional services which occur throughout the school year for pupils / families include: Welcome or Leavers’ Services, Harvest Festival, Remembrance Day, Carols (on site and in London). Additionally, you may conduct baptisms or memorial services for pupils, staff and their families. Some staff regularly speak in the weekly chapel services and help support the life of chapel. There is a weekly Christian Union group "Roots" led by a colleague.

You will be supported in your Chaplain role by colleagues from the Administration Team and you will have close working relationship with the Organist andthe Director of Music.

The Parent - Prayer Group meet with you twice a term on Zoom or in-person. Meetings with your line manager, the Head of Pastoral are fortnightly, and with the Headmistress, twice each term. You will also attend pastoral meetings, chapel committee meetings and staff meetings and are involved in regular professional staff training.

You will meet weekly with the Chapel Seniors (Sixth form prefects) and work with year 7 and 8 Chapel Reps who help with services in different ways. You would develop good links with local bodies i.e. West Berks Food Bank, Good News for All, Lymington and Rushmore Holidays, and Compassion UK.

This is a varied role with the opportunity to have an impact and make a difference.

We offer a range of benefits including:

Free staff accommodation provided on site

Provision of delicious and nutritious free meals and on-site parking

Modern gym and swimming pool facilities

Regular opportunities for professional development

A vibrant and supportive staff community

A variety of social occasions through the year

Life Assurance and Death in Service benefit

A supportive induction programme

Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

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Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ