Group Prep-School Chaplain

The Stowe Group; Stowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A group of independent schools in Stowe is seeking a Group Prep School Chaplain to provide vibrant evangelical Christian ministry to pupils and staff. The role involves supporting the spiritual life of three prep schools, teaching lessons, and providing pastoral care to a diverse student body. The successful candidate will work closely with the Stowe Chaplain, ensuring a robust evangelical ethos across the community. This position truly contributes to the wellbeing and spiritual development of all students.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sharing Jesus and working with children.
• Experience in providing pastoral care to diverse pupils.
• Willingness to lead and support the spiritual programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide vibrant evangelical Christian ministry to pupils and staff.
• Support both pupils and staff within the schools.
• Teach up to six lessons a week.

Skills

Pastoral care

Teaching

Evangelical Christian ministry

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Package Description

The Stowe Group is seeking to appoint a Group Prep School Chaplain to provide vibrant evangelical Christian ministry to pupils and staff at our three prep schools.

The Chapel is at the heart of each school’s spiritual life, and we are seeking a Prep School Chaplain who is passionate about sharing Jesus and working with children. A great people person, the Prep School Chaplain will support both our pupils and staff, providing pastoral care to pupils of all faiths and none. Firmly embedded within the community at Ashfold School, the Prep School Chaplain will also lead the spiritual programme at Swanbourne House and Winchester House Schools, helping to foster a continuity of the evangelical Christian ministry and ethos across the Stowe Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve 850 pupils and 200 staff, working closely with the Stowe Chaplain & Assistant Chaplain. The successful candidate will also teach up to six lessons a week in total across the Group, and be involved in the pastoral, boarding and co-curricular provision of the prep schools. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Stowe Chaplain, Rev. James [e-mail]

Anticipated start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Ashfold School (with travel to Stowe, Swanbourne House & Winchester House schools)

Stowe School

Stowe School occupies Stowe House and approximately 200 acres of the Stowe estate and is located in Stowe’s world-famous landscape gardens set in 880 acres. Stowe School is an independent co‑educational boarding School with approximately 900 pupils. There are around 500 full and part‑time staff with 60 staff and their families living on site. The Stowe Group of schools (Stowe, Ashfold, Swanbourne House and Winchester House) are situated on four separate sites in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire and educate children from 3‑18 years.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.