Chaplain

International Schools Today; St Albans; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chaplaincy accommodation

Job summary

St Albans School is seeking a Chaplain to play a central role in its spiritual and pastoral life as it embarks on a new chapter in its long history. The role involves leading worship, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care, and nurturing the School's Christian ethos.

Applications are welcome from candidates with or without teaching experience. Accommodation options may be discussed as part of the remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Pastoral care experience or interest in leading spiritual life within a school setting.
• Ability to lead worship and support spiritual development of pupils and staff.
• Experience in community-building and pastoral support is desirable.
• Understanding of Christian ethos and values in a school context.

Responsibilities

• Lead school worship and assemble regular chaplaincy services.
• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to pupils and staff.
• Nurture and promote the Christian ethos of the School and its community.
• Support students and colleagues in exploring questions of faith and values.

Skills

Pastoral care

Worship leadership

Spiritual guidance

Community building

Job description

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.