Chaplain

Emanuel School seeks an exceptional Chaplain who will represent the school’s Christian foundation, nurture its spiritual life, take responsibility for chapel worship, and be a pastor to our community, supporting the wider pastoral team. 

The school chapel is at the physical heart of the school and has been central to our community since the school's foundation. You will be responsible for the provision of regular chapel services and large-scale occasional services such as carol services. As Chaplain, you will be a visible Christian presence in the school, who facilitates various groups and activities to cultivate spiritual life. You must bear an important pastoral presence, providing a pastoral listening service for pupils and staff and working closely with the Deputy Head: Pastoral and his team. Visibility is important in this role, and you must be approachable and personable with students, getting to know them in the various different contexts of a busy London day school. You will lead faith and discussion groups about current ethical or moral issues and be someone who encourages each pupil to develop an independent and searching mind. Providing valuable support and guidance, you will spiritually assist teaching and support staff regardless of their faith and background.

This post may be combined with academic teaching or another role dependent on your qualifications, strengths, and experience. We are open to exploring various possibilities for the future of this central role within our community, including in a part-time or full-time capacity or as part of shared role with a local church. The Emanuel community represents the religious plurality and secularism of modern Britain, so it is essential that as Chaplain you will take an inclusive approach, showing respect for differing traditions and being approachable to all regardless of faith. Applicants should be ordained in the Church of England or wider Anglican Communion and be eligible to be licensed by the Diocesan Bishop.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. 

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s a dialogue about the school’s aims. 

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and a free lunch during term time.

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Candidates who wish to a have a confidential discussion about the role may arrange a time to speak with the deputy head, Mr Kothakota, by emailing his personal assistant Mrs Jones (Vartouhi.Jones@emanuel.org.uk).

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th November 2022 at 9am.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. 

We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.