Senior Chaplain

The role of Chaplain at any school is an important one, at Dean Close it is particularly central, given the ethos of the Foundation and its schools.

This is a unique opportunity and we hope that the attached information will pique your curiosity and encourage you to enquire further.

The primary role of the Chaplain is to be a vicar, first to the pupils, and then to the wider Dean Close community, to provide an example of Christ’s love in action through services, group activities and pastoral support, and to ensure that the distinctive Christian culture of Dean Close is preserved, strengthened and maintained into the future. This will involve leading a team of committed teachers and graduate assistants to serve the many constituent members of the Foundation, from pupils and staff to parents, Trustees, and alumni.

No one individual will have all the skills and qualities required from the Chaplaincy, which is why it is vital that the Chaplain is a good team-builder, capable of identifying and encouraging the gifts of others as well as of providing a clear, unambiguous lead in the Christian life of the schools.

The Chaplain plays an important role, alongside other staff with pastoral responsibilities, in the care and promotion of pupils’ well-being. Developing a close relationship with the pastoral lead in each school, as well as with Health Centre staff, is therefore important.

Terms and Conditions

The Chaplain will be paid an attractive salary based on experience and skills, linked to the School’s teaching pay scales.

The Foundation is willing to invest in the Chaplain's personal and professional development.

The Chaplain and their family will be offered suitable accommodation.

The post is pensionable, and the Foundation will enrol the Chaplain in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or an alternative pension scheme as appropriate.

Lunch is provided during term time, as is access to the School’s sports facilities.

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description attached.

The first round interviews will be on Wednesday 15th February and include a tour

Final interviews will be on Tuesday 28th February