Chaplain

Clifton College is a leading co-educational public boarding school welcoming pupils aged three months to 18 years from all over the world. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol, we are a school with exceptional pastoral care, inspirational teaching, first-class inclusive sport, diverse co-curricular activities and an outstanding environment.

The College is seeking to appoint an ordained Anglican Chaplain, to start in September 2022 or as soon as possible afterwards. A strong sense of vocation, combined with the energy to maintain a significant pastoral presence in our vibrant, busy school community is an important requirement for the role.

The Chaplain will be passionate about caring for the individual and collective needs of our children, staff, parents and Old Cliftonian network of former pupils, many of whom return to the College to mark significant life events.

Reporting to the Head of College and working closely with the Upper and Preparatory School’s senior pastoral teams, the successful Chaplain requires an ability to work independently, whilst engaging closely with team leaders from across the College in their specialist roles.

An ability to manage a broad workload of pastoral care and academic teaching, alongside a requirement to build relationships with pupils by taking part in a variety of co-curricular and sporting activities is essential. The academic subject taught and co- curricular activities supervised can be tailored to the successful applicant's skill set.

To apply, please complete the application form found on this page and return it to myfuture@cliftoncollege.com by midnight on 6th June 2022.

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Clifton College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation from Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020