Chaplain

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy invites applications for a Chaplain to serve in partnership with the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh. The role joins school chaplaincy, pastoral care, Christian worship and community engagement, spanning work across both the academy and parish to support young people and families.

The successful candidate will contribute to the distinctive Anglican ethos, participate in worship, and collaborate with school leaders, clergy, volunteers and community

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support across the school and parish.
• Coordinate and participate in Anglican worship and faith activities.
• Foster community links between Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy and the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh.
• Support wellbeing and spiritual growth for children, young people and families.

Job description

Chaplain

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy in partnership with the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh

Supporting young people, strengthening communities and connecting school and parish life.

Required from January 2027

37 hours per week

Split 20 hours plus 5 TED days in School & 17 hours across the Parish (with flexibility)

Includes some evening and weekend work.

During school holidays - 37 hours working within the Parish (targeting the need)

Salary: TA2 SC3 -5-6 - £25,583 - £25,989

Fixed term contract until the end of August 2028 in the first instance, with the desire to extend pending further funding being secured.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Schools Chaplain to work within a well-established partnership between Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy and the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh.

This is a distinctive role which brings together school chaplaincy, pastoral support, Christian worship and community engagement. Working across the school and parish, the Chaplain will help children, young people and families flourish, providing opportunities for reflection, personal development, belonging and spiritual growth.

Our partnership has developed strong relationships across Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, St Matthias Church of England School and Northleigh Church of England School. Through collective worship, pastoral engagement and school-based activities, connections are made with more than 1,000 children and young people each week.

Working closely with school leadership and pastoral teams, alongside parish clergy, volunteers and community partners, the Chaplain will play a key role in sustaining and developing these relationships. They will support the distinctive Christian ethos of our Church of England schools while helping to build stronger connections between schools, families, churches and the wider community.

Alongside their work in schools, the Chaplain will lead and contribute to the parish's established programme of activities for children, young people and families, helping to develop opportunities for community connection, faith exploration and participation in church life.

We are looking for a practicing Christian with a strong understanding of the Anglican tradition, good pastoral and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting young people from a wide range of backgrounds. The successful candidate will be comfortable participating in the worshipping life of the parish and working collaboratively with both school and church communities.

The Chaplain will be employed by Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, with the role supported through a jointly funded partnership with the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh.