School Chaplain
Taunton School
Somerset
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- Salary:
- Package to be discussed at interview and will depend on skills and experience of the individual and will take into account the normal stipend bands for Chaplains
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2020
Job overview
Job Title: School Chaplain
Job Reference No: 19-20071
Responsible to: Head of Taunton School
Hours per week: Full time
Salary: Package to be discussed at interview and will depend on skills and experience of the individual and will take into account the normal stipend bands for Chaplains
Closing date: Midnight on 19th April 2020
Interview date: Monday 27th April 2020
Start date: 1st September 2020
The Chaplain plays a vital role at Taunton School and is at the heart of school life. There are many aspects to the role but the primary one is to “make the students think”.
Our school is based on a Christian ethos and we are proud of our non-conformist history which continues to be recognised in the non-denominational forms of worship followed in the Chapel.
The Chaplain will reflect Christian spirituality to the community of Taunton School but must have a strong appreciation of, and respect for, all faiths in our diverse and inclusive community. Engagement is vital and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage, and challenge, the whole community during regular Chapel Services. The role simply is not for someone who just expects to provide a hymn, a prayer, a talk and a blessing alongside small Christian Union meetings. It is a role for someone who can think outside the box to enable young people to recognise the importance of spiritual thinking. It will suit an ambitious, vibrant, energetic person with a desire to build something special.
Taunton School is unique in its structure and history. It is a community of 1,100 pupils, with over 400 boarders, from over 40 different countries. The community includes over 600 staff.
It is made up of the Pre-Prep School (0 to 7); Prep School (7 to 13); Senior School (13 to 18); Taunton School International (TSI - 14 and 18) and Taunton School International Middle School (TSIMS - 8 to 14).
Our aim is to challenge, nurture and inspire young people to succeed in a global community. It is busy, energetic, challenging, ambitious and caring. Taunton School is proud of its history and is focused on the future. The Chaplain will play a key role in its further development.
The successful candidate will offer the School flexibility as the role may include evening and weekend working. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.
Please note, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
Application details:
Further details are available at https://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/vacancies/. Please complete and submit a Taunton School application form, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk. Alternatively applications can be posted to the HR Department at the main School address, CVs alone will not be accepted.
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and sets out to be caring and reasonable in its approach to all staff; it values its staff and has been accredited with the Investors in People gold standard.
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About Taunton School
Welcome
Founded in 1847, we are an innovative, forward thinking co-educational, non-selective independent school set in a beautiful 56 acre campus in Somerset.
We employ over 600 staff in our school community, in a variety of teaching and support roles, many of whom work for us all year round.
Inspirational teaching can be seen and heard everywhere – from battle re-enactments in History, rockets launching in Design and Technology, to philosophical arguments and debates heard over lunch, and the sound of music rehearsals ringing from the Theatre. We instil a love for learning which stays with an individual throughout their life
We have high expectations of our highly skilled and committed staff and, in return, do everything we can to ensure they have a rewarding and fulfilling career at Taunton School.
We offer a friendly, caring and supportive working environment, underpinned by our belief that it’s essential to look after our people so that they can perform at their very best. Our Investors in People accreditation is proof that we recognise the value of our workforce and are committed to developing the skills of our staff.
We all share a love for Taunton School and a desire to do the best for our students.
Working at Taunton School
Taunton School is set in a beautiful site in arguably one of the most attractive counties in England.
Taunton is in the heart of Somerset in the South West of England and is the area’s county town and commercial centre. The town offers an enviable lifestyle, where culture, art and community are surrounded by natural landscapes and open, public spaces. The region enjoys good weather, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a wonderful coastline.
With a fine range of high quality 19th century Gothic style buildings complemented by 20th century additions, the beautiful buildings comprise vibrant modern classrooms and specialist Arts, Music and Drama spaces. The grounds are well cared for and provide a space for students and staff alike to utilise and enjoy.
Our International Middle School is based at ‘The Grange’ in the nearby village of Kingston St Mary and is a significant historical building with stunning architectural and horticultural features. It really is a home away from home.
Our School ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community.
It’s not just our students we take care of, so as well as the chance to work in an inspiring environment, with beautiful surroundings, we offer the following benefits to staff:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Pension Schemes Teaching Staff and Support Staff
- Death in Service benefits
- Income Protection
- Simply Health (subsidised health plans)
- BUPA Everyday Rewards
- Marsh 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Paid Compassionate leave
- Discounted membership of Taunton School’s Sports Club
- Discounts with local businesses
- Access to onsite refreshment in our state of the art dining facility
- Free onsite parking
- Specsavers Eye-care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Techscheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing resources
ISI report
“The quality of pupils’ overall achievement is good, with many outstanding features. The school is very successful in preparing pupils to shape the world in the 21st century, in line with its ambitious aim. Throughout the school pupils display good, and frequently, excellent levels of understanding, knowledge and skills across all their subjects and activities. Overall, results in public examinations are good in relation to pupils’ abilities, indicating that their progress across the school is above the average for pupils of similar ability, and frequently rapid. Pupils with SEND or EAL progress well because of the support they receive.”
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