Chaplain
Dauntsey's School
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dauntsey's salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 September 2022
Job overview
The Chaplain has the responsibility for the spiritual life of the school and is directly responsible to the Head Master for their work as pastor to the whole school community. Teaching a subject within the Dauntsey’s curriculum may be a part of the role depending on the successful candidate’s interests and previous experience. But whether teaching or not, a commitment to contribute fully to the co-curricular life of our busy seven-day-a week day and boarding school is essential, concentrating on building relationships with integrity and sensitivity.
Further details, together with an application form, may be downloaded from the website https://www.dauntseys.org/work-with-us/vacancies
Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.
Closing date: Monday 12 September 2022 at 9am
e-mail: recruitment@dauntseys.org
This post will engage in regulated activity. Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service
About Dauntsey's School
About Dauntsey’s
Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds, set in a 150 acre estate on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey. We offer our 830 pupils challenge and inspiration both inside and outside the classroom.
Academic success is at the heart of all that we do, but our ethos is about much more than exam grades. Our extensive adventure education programme encourages our pupils to develop important life skills, such as resilience, communication, creativity and teamwork.
The school’s uniquely lively and friendly atmosphere encourages pupils “to have a go”, try new things and so develop their self-confidence and self-belief. Our school community thrives on a culture of kindness and mutual respect which leads to a real sense of belonging.
ISI Inspection
“Pupils achieve extremely well academically, attaining high grades in their GCSE and A-level Examinations and securing places at universities with high standards of entry.”
“Pupils develop excellent sporting, musical, artistic and many other skills through an exceptionally wide-ranging and interesting programme of extra-curricular activities.”
“The school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confident, skilled young people who are very well equipped for the next stage of their education.”
The full report can be read here:
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