Job Description
Summary:
School Chaplain needed to lead spiritual development and promote Christian values in line with the Queen Mary’s and Woodard ethos.
About the School:
A Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. A place where all are challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity.
The Opportunity:
As a School Chaplain, you will play a central role in promoting Christian values and leading the spiritual development of pupils and staff. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and motivate the school community while working within a strong Christian ethos and a supportive pastoral team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure regular worship, including weekly Holy Communion, is accessible to all pupils and staff.
- Lead by example, inspiring pupils, staff, governors, parents, and the wider community through Christian values and practice.
- Teach and practise the Christian faith in line with the Church of England and the Queen Mary’s and Woodard ethos.
- Guide the school community in exploring the spiritual dimension of human experience.
- Pray for the people and life of the school, fostering a sense of unity and purpose.
- Contribute to and promote the ideals of Christian service across the school, reviewing and adapting strategies as needed.
- Teach Religious Studies or another subject, if appropriate, and deliver confirmation classes for Year 6 and above.
- Provide co-curricular activities that enrich the curriculum and support spiritual development.
- Communicate the gospel and Bible teachings in Chapel and throughout the school.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Be a Priest of the Church of England or of a Church in full communion with it.
- Hold (or be eligible to hold) the Archbishop of York’s licence or Permission to Officiate.
- Commitment to promoting Christian values and the Queen Mary’s and Woodard ethos.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to engage with students, staff, and the wider school community.
Preferred
- Experience in teaching or pastoral care within an educational setting.
- Experience with confirmation classes or religious education.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and co-curricular activities.
- Experience working within a school with a strong Christian ethos.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options.