Chaplain
Bede's Senior School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- From Autumn Term 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2019
Job overview
This is an appointment of tremendous and central importance to the St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex.
The next Chaplain for the Trust will be expected to continue to build on the success of our Chaplaincy, which was started by the current Chaplain Rev Tim Buckler, who leaves us to take up the role of Chaplain at Dulwich College.
You will lead the spiritual development of the school community in line with the St Bede's School Trust’s stated aim of placing a premium on spiritual values, within a non-denominational context, that affords all members of the school the opportunity to develop a sense of spiritual, moral and ethical awareness and in so doing, come to appreciate their own place in the world. You will have the ability wisely and gently steer the spiritual direction of the Trust, with the consultation of the Headmaster.
As our Chaplain, you will play a fundamentally important role in encouraging members of the community to be reflective, in the midst of the of a very busy environment, providing them with a voice of calm direction that emphasis the central importance of creating time and space for thought and contemplation.
You will be based at the Senior School but will have overall responsibility for the spiritual development of the school community at Bede’s Prep and Pre-Prep School.
We are looking for a whole school Chaplain with the imagination and energy to lead Trust-wide Chaplaincy, and who is committed to a ministry of presence, prayer and friendship far beyond the bounds of the Chaplaincy and its services.
You will not necessarily be a teacher of an academic subject to GCSE and A Level but the ability to do so would be an advantage.
For more information, please visit: bedes.org > Senior School > About > Jobs.
Closing date: 4pm on 25th January 2019.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Bede's Senior School
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Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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