About us:
Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- To direct and support the religious and spiritual life of the School across all faiths and none.
- To oversee all Chapel services and the life of the Chapel more generally. The pupil population has some diversity, and it is therefore essential that the approach of the Chapel is broad and inclusive.
- To ensure that the Chaplaincy has a resonance and impact across the whole of the School community, e.g. with Chaplain assemblies.
- Working with colleagues to lead and organise all Chapel services in an open and inclusive fashion, delivering thoughtful and engaging services on issues of faith, spirituality and morality.
- To conduct all House Services (with parental attendance) and oversee the keynote services – Ingram, Harvest, Nine Lessons & Carols, Easter, Leavers’ Service, Founders’ Day in St Andrew’s Church.
- To be available for the wider school community at key moments, e.g. bereavement.
- To prepare, advise and organise candidates for Confirmation.
- To foster an interest in spiritual matters amongst pupils, including through clubs and societies.
- To work with the Director of Music and Chamber Choir to ensure music and choral contributions to the Chapel remain strong.
- To manage the day-to-day operations and budget of the Chapel.
Pastoral
- To play a key part in the pastoral care of the pupils, promoting and supporting their welfare and that of their families by being available to them as required.
- To play a key part in the pastoral care of the staff and in developing their community life with special focus on Support Staff including running Support Staff Voice Group alongside the Bursar.
- To be involved in the boarding community.
- To be adviser, comforter and helper, as well as offering spiritual guidance to school staff families.
General
- To support the strategy and development of the School by offering advice as appropriate, offering advice and collaboration as appropriate.
- To be involved with the community and in charity projects by running the Community Service Unit and actively supporting the Charity Committee.
This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The Chaplain will be expected to fulfill any reasonable request made by the Head.
Essential Criteria
- Be in good standing with the Anglican Church
- Able to show evidence of successful spiritual leadership and selfawareness
- Demonstrable evidence of quality pastoral ministry, ability to build rapport, especially with young people
- Personal integrity and consistency, demonstrating strong personal skills being able to relate well with others
- Have an awareness of young people and their culture
- Be committed to the pastoral and spiritual care of the whole School community
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and sensitive when dealing with people and in leading worship
- An ability to speak well in front of a variety of different audiences
- A view of Theology and Scripture that demonstrates strong personal faith in Christ, lived out with integrity and honesty
- An approach to Christian ministry that is a typified by the word service.
- Able to develop excellent working relationships with all students and staff.
- Awareness of Church news on a global and national scale.
- Ability to be reliable and discreet.
Application Details
Closing date for applications is the 28th August 2025. First round interviews to be held shortly after.
Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section.
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
