Chaplain - Independent School

EMPOWERING LEARNING; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in Cambridgeshire is seeking a dedicated Chaplain to lead its Christian life starting September 2025. This role, whether full or part-time, offers a unique opportunity to nurture faith and provide pastoral care within a vibrant community. The school is committed to developing its pupils into confident individuals, and the Chaplain will play a vital role in fostering a supportive environment. With a strong ethos of student welfare, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful, allowing the Chaplain to engage with the school community and lead worship effectively.

Benefits

Accommodation available

Supportive community

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be an ordained minister with experience in pastoral care.
• Ability to lead worship and provide guidance to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Christian life of the School and preside at Holy Communion.
• Provide pastoral care and support for pupils, staff, and families.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Leadership

Christian Oversight

Education

Ordained Minister

Job description

School: Independent School

Location: Cambridgeshire

Role: Chaplain

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date: September 2025

A vibrant and leading independent school in Cambridgeshire are seeking a Chaplain from September 2025. This is a full or part time role and is permanent. There is also accommodation available.

This is a warm and caring independent school that develops its pupils into happy and confident individuals who are prepared for the adult world. Staff aim to encourage all pupils to develop their full potential by stimulating their intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and imagination, to promote excellence in all areas of school life but all to teach the value of integrity and a concern for others. The school has high expectations of both its staff and pupils whose learning is tailored to individual needs. Facilities are great so that teachers can deliver stimulating and exciting lessons.

The School Chaplain's role is to lead the Christian life of the School, leading worship, presiding at Holy Communion, preaching, providing support, pastoral care, guidance and Christian oversight for the whole school community: pupils, staff and families. As priest, pastor and teacher they will seek to nurture the pursuit and development of faith. It is envisaged that the Chaplain will build and lead a team within school as well as engage with the wider School community.

The school is looking for someone who is ordained.

If you are interested in working and leading the Christian life of a wonderful and thriving independent school in Cambridgeshire, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on 07860 845 741 for an informal conversation and more information including a candidate pack. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare, therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).