Group Prep-School Chaplain

ISC group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Prep School Chaplain to provide vibrant evangelical ministry to pupils and staff across their prep schools. This role involves leading the spiritual programme, providing pastoral care, and teaching lessons. The successful candidate will work closely within a supportive community, ensuring the spiritual life thrives while fostering a commitment to diversity and safeguarding within a nurturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of 850 pupils and 200 staff.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sharing Jesus and engaging with children.
• Ability to work within a diverse community and provide pastoral care.
• Experience in teaching and spiritual leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the spiritual programme at multiple schools.
• Teach up to six lessons a week across the Group.
• Support pastoral and co-curricular provision.

Skills

Vibrant evangelical Christian ministry

Pastoral care

Teaching

Community engagement

Collaboration with staff

Education

Relevant theological training

Job description

Anticipated start date: 1 September 2026 Location: Ashfold School (with travel to Stowe, Swanbourne House & Winchester House schools)

The Stowe Group is సహ seeking to appoint a Group Prep School Chaplain to provide vibrant evangelical Christian ministry to pupils and staff at our three prep schools.

The Chapel is at the heart of each school’s spiritual life, and we are seeking a Prep School Chaplain who is passionate about sharing Jesus and working with children. A great people person, the Prep School Chaplain will support both our pupils and staff, providing pastoral care to pupils of all faiths and none. Firmly embedded within the community at Ashfold School, the Prep School Chaplain will also lead the spiritual programme at Swanbourne House and Winchester House Schools, helping to foster a continuity of the evangelical Christian min oko and ethos across the Stowe Group.

This is an exciting opportunity toserve Dialog 850 pupils and 200 staff, working closely with the Stowe Chaplain & Assistant Chaplain. The successful candidate will also teach up to six lessons a week in total across the Group, and be involved in the pastoral, boarding and co-curricular provision of the prep schools. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Stowe Chaplain, Rev. James Righetti [e-mail]

Stowe School

Stowe School occupies Stowe House and approximately 200 acres of the Stowe estate and is located in Stowe’s world-famous landscape gardens set in 880 acres. Stowe School is an independent co-educational boarding School with approximately 900 pupils. There are around 500 full and part-time staff with 60 staff and disparu families anxious on site. The Stowe Group of schools (Stowe, Ashfold, Swanbourne House & Winchester House) are situated on four separate sites in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire and educate children from 3-18 years.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too. We are committed to fostering team engagement, attracting, mentoring, developing and retaining our best teachers and support colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision.We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive.To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.