Chaplain

Chaplain

A Rare Calling in the Himalaya

High in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, Woodstock School seeks an exceptional Chaplain who is inspired by the opportunity to help shape the spiritual life of one of Asia's most distinctive international schools.

Founded in 1854, Woodstock is a Christian school with a remarkable tradition of openness, hospitality, intellectual curiosity, and service. Our Christian identity is expressed through Christ-like love, grace, humility, compassion, reconciliation, and the inherent dignity of every human being. We seek a spiritually mature leader whose faith is grounded in a deep and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and whose leadership reflects the servanthood Christ modelled. The successful candidate will bring wisdom, courage, humility, and professional excellence to the community, leading confidently from Woodstock's Christian foundations while embracing and respecting people of every faith and none.

For the right individual, this is a rare opportunity to lead Christian life within a globally diverse boarding school community while living among the rich religious and cultural traditions of India. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Christian, and secular worldviews intersect within both the Woodstock community and the wider Indian context. We seek someone who can engage this diversity with deep respect and openness while helping young people discover meaning, purpose, belonging, and service.

This is a role for a servant leader who believes the Gospel is communicated most powerfully through relationships, compassion, authenticity, and love; someone who can contribute at the senior leadership table, sit alongside a student who is hurting, and ensure that every member of the community feels seen, valued, known, and loved.

Woodstock School welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications from outstanding candidates who feel called to this unique opportunity and are aligned with Woodstock’s mission.

Candidates are invited to submit:

• A letter of interest describing their calling to the role and alignment with Woodstock’s mission

• A current curriculum vitae/resume

• A statement of faith and philosophy of chaplaincy

• Contact information for at least three professional references

For further details about the role please see the attached position announcement or follow the link below:

 Woodstock School Careers | Current Vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged.

Preferred Start Date: February 1, 2027.

Come Join Us

We seek a Chaplain who will help Woodstock become an even stronger expression of Christ's love in the world, a community where all are welcomed, where faith and learning flourish together, and where young people discover lives of meaning, purpose, courage, and service.

This is more than a position, It is a calling.

Join us in shaping the next chapter of Woodstock School.