Chaplain

TeachBeyond; Mussoorie; Sur place; INR 1 800 000 - 2 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Woodstock School invites applications for the position of Chaplain. The Chaplain will provide pastoral care across the Woodstock community within a residential, internationally diverse setting in the Himalaya, guiding spiritual life with openness to all faiths.

The role emphasizes leadership, crisis support, and collaboration with student services, health, and faculty to foster character, service, and compassion within daily life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Counselling, or related field.
• 5+ years in pastoral leadership or related roles.
• Experience in international boarding school is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Visionary Leadership: Custodian of Woodstock's Christian identity and Religious Life Policy in school life, residences, assemblies, and community practices.
• Pastoral Care: Provides support for students and staff, prioritizing wellbeing and crisis response.
• Spiritual Life: Organizes chapels, assemblies, retreats, and Bible studies; oversees Christian activities.
• Formation & Community Life: Works with leadership, residences, counselling, health centre, and faculty for whole-person formation.
• Community Advocacy: Acts as a school values advocate and participates in leadership discussions.
• Educational Support: Orientates new staff to spiritual foundations; may teach Religious Education if qualified.

Connaissances

Pastoral leadership

Youth ministry

Crisis intervention

Relational & communication

Formation

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology/Counselling

Description du poste

Woodstock School invites applications for the position of Chaplain, a unique opportunity to serve within our residential and internationally diverse school community in the Himalaya.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chaplain will provide pastoral care across the Woodstock community, working closely with students, faculty, staff, families and school leadership. The role calls for a person who is committed to serving others, nurturing spiritual life and contributing meaningfully to the mission and character of the School.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chaplain leads Woodstock School's spiritual life, balancing a steadfast commitment to the historic Christian faith with a spirit of openness and hospitality toward individuals of all faiths or none. Guided by Our Calling, the role nurtures the school's identity as a daring, whole-life educational community where character, service, compassion, and generosity shape daily life. The Chaplain focuses on Christ's transformative message within an international boarding context.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

• Vibrant Christian Faith: Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a mature biblical knowledge
• Cultural Sensitivity: Deep respect for India's diverse religious heritage; able to engage respectfully with major world religions and ideologies
• Relational Focus: Builds authentic relationships across multicultural communities; participates in a local Christian congregation

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visionary Leadership: Custodian of Woodstock's Christian identity and Religious Life Policy, integrating faith and values into school life, residences, assemblies, retreats, and community practices,
• Pastoral Care: Serves as a trusted source of guidance and support for students and staff, prioritizing wellbeing, crisis response, and restorative conflict mediation.
• Spiritual Life: Organizes chapels, assemblies, retreats, and Bible studies; oversees voluntary Christian activities.
• Formation & Community Life: Collaborates with leadership, residences, counselling, health centre, and faculty to support whole-person student formation.
• Community Advocacy: Acts as an advocate for school values; serves on the leadership team in an advisory, non-disciplinary capacity.
• Educational Support: Orientates new staff to spiritual foundations; may teach Religious Education if qualified

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Counselling, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years in pastoral leadership, chaplaincy, or student wellbeing or counselling (international boarding school an asset)
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to provide faith-informed support in a manner that respects individual beliefs and backgrounds; expertise in youth ministry and crisis intervention.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged. The search may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

POSITION START DATE: February 2027

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)