Chaplain

UPPINGHAM SCHOOL; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Chaplain to lead its religious and spiritual life. The successful candidate will foster a welcoming atmosphere, support the community's character development, and play a critical role in Uppingham’s pastoral life. This is a unique opportunity to gather the school community regularly for spiritual engagement, leading them to become positive change-makers in the world.

Qualifications

• Intellectual, spiritual, and emotional depth to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
• Ability to support character and belief development among community members.
• Experience in handling spiritual and existential questions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the religious and spiritual life of the school.
• Play a pivotal role in the pastoral life of Uppingham.
• Gather the school community for collective spiritual gatherings.

Job description

Overview

Uppingham Is seeking a Chaplain to lead the religious and spiritual life of the school.

Being Chaplain at Uppingham is a wonderful opportunity. We want to be led by someone who has the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional depth to create an atmosphere where everyone in our school – from whatever faith perspective they come from – feels welcome and valued.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role supporting all members of the community in developing their character, beliefs, and practical responses to spiritual, personal, moral, practical, and existential questions.

Our Chapel is intrinsic to the process of creating our collective spirit of warmth. Being able to gather together five times a week as a whole school is an immense privilege. More broadly, the Chaplain is a key part of Uppingham’s pastoral life and will help young people thrive to become the positive change the world needs.

Closing date: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 9.00am.

Interviews: Thursday 9 October 2025.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.