Chaplain

Luckley House School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution in Wokingham is seeking a Chaplain to guide the spiritual life of the school community. This role can be full-time, including teaching responsibilities, or part-time for exceptional candidates. The Chaplain will promote Christian values and provide pastoral care, working closely with students and staff. Accommodation may be available, and commitment to safeguarding is essential. Interested applicants should contact HR for further details before the closing date of February 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Comfortable leading spiritual development irrespective of individual faith.
• Strong understanding of Christian values.
• Experience in pastoral roles or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote Christian values and spiritual development.
• Provide pastoral care for young people.
• Support collective worship and values education.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual guidance

Building relationships

Counseling

Community ethos

Job description

Overview

Permanent, full time or part time (3-4 days a week). Salary: A generous package in line with qualifications and experience. Start date: September 2026. Luckley House School is keen to appoint a strongly pastoral and Christ-centred Chaplain to support the whole school community and lead the spiritual life of the School. This is a Governor appointment, and the role sits on the School's Leadership Team.

Role and responsibilities

• The Chaplain is a key pastoral figure in the school in promoting Christian values and leading the spiritual development of students and staff in line with Luckleyb s ethos.
• The Chaplain forms part of the pastoral team and works alongside it to provide the best care possible for our young people.
• The Chaplain has a major role in the pastoral care of all our young people irrespective of their individual faith.
• The post holderb s strengths will lie in spiritual guidance, building relationships, offering counsel, nurturing community ethos, supporting collective worship and values education.

Appointment details

The post is full time if the applicant is also able to teach; however, the post could be part time for an exceptional candidate who is not a teacher, likely between 3 and 4 days a week. Non-Ordained applicants with appropriate experience will also be considered for the post. Accommodation could be available.

How to apply

For further details, please contact HR on 0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email [e-mail]. Applications should be submitted via TES. Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026 (noon). Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026. Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Safeguarding

Luckley House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.