Chaplain

The Abbey; St Albans; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chaplaincy accommodation

Job summary

St Albans School invites applications for a Chaplain to support the spiritual and pastoral life of the School. The role may be teaching or non-teaching, depending on the candidate's background, and chaplaincy accommodation may be discussed as part of the remuneration package.

With a Christian foundation and close ties to St Albans Cathedral, the School seeks an inspirational Chaplain to lead worship, provide spiritual guidance, and nurture the ethos of the School while supporting pupils and

Qualifications

• Experience in chaplaincy or pastoral roles desirable.
• Ability to lead worship and provide spiritual guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and religious services at St Albans School.
• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral support to pupils and staff.
• Nurture the Christian ethos of the school and foster a sense of community.
• Collaborate with teaching staff as appropriate.

Skills

Pastoral care

Worship leadership

Job description

Chaplain at St Albans School

New

New

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SAS/84012
• Location: Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: The School has its own salary structure based, but substantially above, national scales.
• Closing Date: Midday, Fri 16th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: September 2027
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Chaplain

Require for September 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chaplain to play a central role in the spiritual and pastoral life of St Albans School as it enters a new chapter in its long history.

With a Christian foundation dating back over 1,000 years and a close relationship with St Albans Cathedral, the School seeks an inspirational Chaplain to lead worship, provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care, and nurture the Christian ethos of the School. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils and staff, fostering a strong sense of community and helping young people explore questions of faith, values and purpose.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with or without teaching experience. The position may be a teaching or non-teaching role, depending on the successful candidate's background. Chaplaincy accommodation is available for those wishing to explore this option and can be discussed with the Headmaster as part of the overall remuneration package.

St Albans is a beautiful Cathedral city, with a lively cultural life, surrounded by countryside but only 20 minutes from London by train, with easy access to motorways and airports.

St Albans School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chaplain to play a central role in the spiritual and pastoral life of St Albans School as it enters a new chapter in its long history.

With a Christian foundation dating back over 1,000 years and a close relationship with St Albans Cathedral, the School seeks an inspirational Chaplain to lead worship, provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care, and nurture the Christian ethos of the School. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils and staff, fostering a strong sense of community and helping young people explore questions of faith, values and purpose.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with or without teaching experience. The position may be a teaching or non-teaching role, depending on the successful candidate's background. Chaplaincy accommodation is available for those wishing to explore this option and can be discussed with the Headmaster as part of the overall remuneration package.

St Albans is a beautiful Cathedral city, with a lively cultural life, surrounded by countryside but only 20 minutes from London by train, with easy access to motorways and airports.

St Albans School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.