Chaplain
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2022
Job overview
The academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chaplain to join the Leadership Team.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, commended by Ofsted for its ‘inclusive approach, which seeks to support all pupils’. Led by a dedicated team with ‘strong moral and ethical foundation[s]’, our shared mission for ‘improving the life chances of all [our] pupils is at the very centre of [our] work’ (Ofsted, 2017).
The academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chaplain to join the Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and embedding the Christian ethos of the academy, enabling us to ensure that all children do have the courage of their own well-founded convictions, to make wise decisions that will allow them to celebrate their talents and fulfil their God-given potential and live life to the full.
The successful candidate will:
· Be a dynamic, passionate and committed leader who wants to improve the life chances of young people
· Be able to provide spiritual and pastoral support to the students and staff of the academy
· Be able to support and further develop the spiritual, religious and liturgical life of the academy
· Inspire, motivate and support our students to have a sense of self-worth, pride in achievement and a self confidence to make their own wise decisions
· Foster a sense of community with students, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
As Chaplain, you will join a growing and supportive team in addition to:
· Enrolment into competitive pension scheme
· Strong travel links and staff parking
· Close proximity to beaches, supermarkets and coffee shops
· Cycle to work and IT purchase schemes
To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/vacancies/support-staff
Please email completed application forms to
recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown,
Principal.
Closing date for applications: is 8.00am, Monday 28th November 2022
Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs.
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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