Chaplain

Emanuel School seeks an exceptional Chaplain who will play a key role nurturing the spiritual life of the school, leading chapel worship and acting as pastor to our community.

The Chaplain is responsible for the provision of regular chapel services, large-scale occasional services such as carol services and any occasional offices. A visible Christian presence in the school, the Chaplain seeks to cultivate spiritual life in imaginative ways, including the leading of discussion groups on moral issues. They are also an important pastoral presence, providing a pastoral listening service for pupils and staff and working closely with the Deputy Head (Pastoral). 

The Chaplain must be approachable for pupils of different faiths and of none and must enjoy getting to know pupils and staff in the varied contexts of a busy London day school. The Chaplain will also provide support and guidance to teaching and support staff.

Ordained applicants should be ordained deacon or priest in the Church of England or within the wider Anglican Communion. Lay applicants must demonstrate appropriate training in youth work and theological literacy and will need to be licensed by the Bishop of Kingston.

The post may be full or part-time (2 days per week). A full-time post will be combined with academic teaching or another role dependent on the qualifications, strengths, and experience of the successful candidate. 

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

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The closing date for applications is 27th February 2023 at 9.00am.

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.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.