School Chaplain

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We are seeking to appoint a passionate and gifted Anglican priest to deliver the Chaplaincy provision at the school. Christ’s Hospital is a full-boarding community which has Christian principles at its heart.

For nearly five centuries, Christ’s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552. Christ’s Hospital is unique, with a richly diverse pupil body, in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background and recently won Independent School of the Year 2024-2025. More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries.

The successful applicant will continue to work in the areas of bereavement care, outreach and in developing the relationship with EDI at the School. The successful applicant will lead the chaplaincy, including officiating at services and preaching to a high standard, providing spiritual care and formation, teaching (if qualified and wanting to do so), and participating in the co-curricular life of the School.

The successful candidate may have a background in parish ministry, education, or youth and social work. Their personal qualities, experience, skills, and commitment will be the most important factor in the discernment process. Applicants should evidence in the personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. They will be required to start work at the end of August 2025 for the commencement of the 2025-26 academic year.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The starting salary will be c £50,000 and accommodation will be available for the proper performance of duties. A substantial remission of fees is available for the successful applicant’s children at Christ’s Hospital, assuming that: a) they meet the normal academic criteria for entry; and b) a place is available.

For further information and to apply please go to TES Job Listing and click on Quick Apply. Completed applications must be submitted via TES by the closing date. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form. Further information about the School is available on our website www.christs-hospital.org.uk.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 21st February 2025. Interview date: Friday 28th February 2025.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).