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Associate Chaplain (Part-Time)

Sherborne Schools Group

Sherborne, Dorset

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive - depending on skills and experience
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
24 April 2026

Job overview

Principal Role:

We, the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) are proud of our Christian foundation, ethos and values, which underpin our education and community life. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of cultural backgrounds and beliefs of those within our schools and seek to explore spirituality, Christian faith, ethical living and big questions of life together in a spirit of mutual respect, open enquiry and reflection. 

 

The Associate Chaplain will work closely with the Senior Chaplain, Assistant Chaplain and wider Chaplaincy team to help develop the spiritual life of SSG and promote the pastoral welfare of the SSG community, alongside the Pastoral teams (Deputy Pastorals, HMs and Matrons, nurses, Wellbeing leads, counsellors,). They will lead some services and acts of Christian worship in each school and Sherborne Abbey and, with the Senior and Assistant Chaplain work with staff and pupils to encourage participation, nurture spirituality and develop character education.  The Associate Chaplain will be an ordained minister within the Church of England.

Hours of Work:

8 hours per week. 

Flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post.

Contract:

Part-time – approximately 8 hours a week, term time only – non-teaching contract

or

Full-time - if combined with a teaching post, when a remission of 0.3 will be provided.

 

The post holder whether they are on a teaching contract or not may be required to work on some of the bank holidays if they fall within term time.

 

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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About Sherborne Schools Group

  • Sherborne Schools Group
  • Abbey Road, Sherborne
  • Dorset
  • DT9 3LF
  • United Kingdom

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Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions, and community spirit, while also benefiting from the opportunities and resources of being part of a larger group. Today, SSG educates 1,280 pupils in the UK, supported by a dedicated team of staff. Our international reach continues to expand through Sherborne Schools Worldwide, with six schools established across Qatar and Jeddah, and a new school opening in Riyadh in 2026.

At the heart of SSG lies The Sherborne Difference: our commitment to transformative education that blends academic excellence with character development, wellbeing, and innovation. Through this, we prepare our pupils not only to succeed, but to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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