Chaplain - The Cotswold School
Bourton-on-the-Water
Grade Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £30,024 – £32,597 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 02/04/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Role: Chaplain
Reports to: Deputy Headteacher (Mr S Smith) and a Representative of the Chaplaincy Mission
Oversight Team
Contract: Fixed Term (3 Years), Full Time, 37 hours per week
Pay (depending on qualifications & experience): From Grade 6, point 15 - 20 of the NJC Local
Government Pay Scale (£30,024 - £32,597 FTE p.a.)
Closing Date: Thursday 2 April, 9am.
We are looking to recruit a School Chaplain with a secure understanding of the Christian faith
and ability to engage young people in faith issues.
This is a full-time role, focussed on term time, but requiring flexibility to support holiday
activities and projects.Unless by prior arrangement, holiday to be taken outside of school term
time. Hours to be shared flexibly between a minimum of three days in school and two days
alongside local churches in the wider community. Allocation of time to be decided in
consultation between candidate, school and Chaplaincy Mission Oversight Team.
Given the nature of school and church life, the Chaplain will need to work flexibly in some
evenings and weekends as the role requires.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
·The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst
supporting our students
·To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
·Willingness to offer extra-curricular faith focused activities in lunchtimes and after school
·Flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people as they arise
·A good communicator and team player
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
·Opportunities to develop your career
·Option to join a pension scheme with generous employer contribution
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
·A commitment to staff wellbeing
·Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
The successful applicant will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
The Cotswold School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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