Chaplain

Full Time, Term Time Only (some flexibility may be available)  

Required from January 2024 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support and minister to the community of James Allen’s Girls’ School, the oldest independent girls’ school in London and a modern community providing forward-thinking education for over 1000 girls aged 4 to 18. JAGS sits within the Dulwich Foundation of schools – alongside Dulwich College and Alleyn’s School – and bases its services at Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich, and a local parish. 

The Chaplain at JAGS is responsible for the spiritual life of the school. He or she affirms and supports the different faith communities which make up our diverse and dynamic school community by promoting students’ spiritual development, their growing sense of self, their unique potential, and their exploration of life’s fundamental questions. The Chaplain is actively involved in assembly planning and delivery, and is a very visible presence in school, supporting students, staff and leaders alike, being there for all members of the community and supporting wider co-curricular work as appropriate. There is scope for teaching on a much-reduced timetable as well as leading and supporting the school’s outreach and partnership initiatives.  

This post presents an exciting opportunity to work within a school committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, working closely with the Deputy Head People to deliver the school’s strategic plan to nurture self-assured, socially-aware, considerate individuals who seek to champion liberal values today and in the future.  

This role is offered as a full-time, term time only position, however some flexibility in these conditions may be considered for the preferred candidate. As such, we will consider candidates looking for a significant part-time role rather than full-time, or year-round working rather than term-time only. 

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff 
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 
• A diverse benefits package including: 

• Competitive salary 
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions 
• Free onsite parking 
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Free lunches 
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery 
• School fee discount 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Interest-free computer loans 
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans 

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. 

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear: 

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community 
• To champion social awareness and sustainability 
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student 
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders 
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals 

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. 

How to apply  

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download a JAGS application form and candidate pack.  

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.  

Closing date : 9am on Friday 13 October 2023  

Interviews : First round week commencing 6 November 2023 

  Second round week commencing 13 November 2023 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.