School Chaplain
Wells Cathedral School
Wells, Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- For September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2018
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a priest in the Anglican tradition to work in this unique school, which works in symbiosis with a remarkable cathedral with which it is connected through history, governance and routine practice.
The Chaplain reflects and leads spirituality and worship in the community and is pastor and friend to all members of the school community: pupils, teachers and the large number of support staff (bursarial, grounds, maintenance and secretarial). The overall immediate community numbers about 1,000.
Wells Cathedral School has a Christian foundation and ethos. It must be home to those of the Christian faith, of other faiths and of none. The Chaplain must support and lead the Head of the school, its senior executive and the whole community in understanding how this home is created and developed for the benefit of all.
Accommodation may be available as necessary.
There is a possibility of a dual post (separate employment) with Wells Cathedral as its Canon Pastor. A separate role description for the Canon Pastor role is available from Wells Cathedral’s website www.wellscathedral.org.uk
In your application please indicate if you are likely to apply for the Canon Pastor role.
For further details, please download an application pack from our website www.wellscathedralschool.com
Closing date: Friday 22 June 2018
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.
Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.
Charity No. 310212
About Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational, Church of England, independent school offering day places to children aged 2-18 and boarding places to children aged 8-18. Based in Wells, Somerset, it currently has around 730 pupils. It is set up as a charitable trust and offers bursaries and scholarships., Wells Cathedral School is one of the oldest in Europe, with early records going back to 909 AD. In 1969 it became one of the first independent schools to accept girls. It provides an all-round education for its pupils and also, notably, incorporates a music specialist programme within the main school, making it one of five specialist music schools in the UK and the only one to offer such specialism within the context of an all-round education.
Head Master
Alastair Tighe
Vision and values
The School aims to ensure all its pupils develop as well-rounded individuals, who set themselves high standards, work equally hard at their academic and co-curricular studies, and who develop passions and interests which will propel through life beyond school. Founded on Christian values, Wells Cathedral School welcomes pupils of all faiths and promotes the values of integrity and social responsibility.
Wells Cathedral School is a specialist music school and prides itself on its international status and first-rate facilities.
ISI report
“Wells Cathedral School is successful in meeting its aim to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence with passion and integrity in a community which is welcoming and nurturing. Throughout the school, pupils develop an enthusiasm towards their learning, apply their knowledge confidently and articulately and achieve well academically. They work well cooperatively and independently, and are supported by good teaching. The well-balanced curriculum, complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, enhances learning opportunities.”
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