Chaplain
Royal Russell School
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 26 May 2025
Job overview
Are you a current school chaplain, a teacher (of any subject!) or currently work with children in Christian Youth Work, churches or similar, looking for an opportunity to lead the chaplaincy in a school?
We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, inspiring individual to lead our Chaplaincy programme as a member of staff at Royal Russell School.
You will lead the programme of chaplaincy at Royal Russell. Chapel takes place every Monday morning and we are happy to explore all possible working patterns for this post.
You will:
• Hold a degree or equivalent relevant qualification
• Be an Ordained Anglican Priest (advantage, but not essential)
• Have experience of working successfully with children and young people.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, governors, local clergy, church and community groups.
Our Offer
Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.
As part of the vibrant community at Royal Russell, you will join a friendly and dedicated team with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop is opposite the School entrance).
In addition, we offer:
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Meals in the dining hall during term-time
• Social events throughout the year, including a Christmas party for all staff
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
•Octopus electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Free on-site parking
• Use of our on-site sports facilities, including tennis courts, swimming pool and gym
A discount of up to 50% on school fees (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time) and a 25% discount with Royal Russell Holiday Club, which operates during school holiday periods.
Further Information
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at: www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies
You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.
Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than midday on Monday, 26th May 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 2 June.We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
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About Royal Russell School
Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team
Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.
Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.
The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.
There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus. Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.
Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.
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