APPOINTMENT OF THE DEAN OF CHAPEL AND COLLEGE CHAPLAIN(S)
Winchester College offers the right candidates the exciting opportunity to join a special and unique setting at the heart of this historic foundation. On the appointment of the current incumbents to other roles beyond Winchester, the College seeks to restructure its Chaplaincy team and further develop the spiritual and pastoral leadership and ministry to the whole school community.
THE ROLES
The College seeks to appoint one or more Anglican priests to the role of Chaplain to the pupils, staff and wider community of Winchester College. For the suitable applicant, the position of Dean of Chapel (Senior Chaplain) will also be available from April 2025 or earlier.
The successful candidate(s) must be an ordained priest in full communion with the Church of England. They will take a full pastoral, liturgical and catechetical role within the chaplaincy team, and will work together in planning, organising and leading school worship, assisting in the pastoral and spiritual care of pupils and staff. Essential to the role will be a profound pastoral commitment, with the passion, faith and stamina to minister in good times and bad to a large community of 750 pupils and several hundred staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
An involvement in the wider life of the school is an essential component of the role of a chaplain at Winchester College. All recent post-holders have taught a curriculum subject (on a reduced timetable) and, although not a pre-requisite, experience of working in a school environment would be well regarded. Regardless, applicants should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for working with young people and an appropriate commitment to the educational programme that the school provides.
Dean of Chapel
The Dean of Chapel reports directly to the Headmaster (who is the Ordinary) and meets regularly with the Second Master, who has the delegated responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school. The Dean of Chapel leads the Chaplaincy team, which comprises the College Chaplain, Lay Chaplains (Anglican, Roman Catholic and Faith Circles) and Sacristan; a group of pupils is also chosen each year as Chapel Prefects, to assist with some liturgical and administrative functions.
In addition to the above, the Dean of Chapel has the following responsibilities:
* Regular preaching in chapel and at other school events and services.
* Taking a visible and leading role in Anglican services offered throughout the term.
* Organising termly schedules, ensuring that the Chaplaincy team is deployed appropriately and effectively.
* Leading on the preparation of material for school and house services, as well as for other occasional school-organised events as appropriate.
* Overseeing, and delegating as appropriate, the preparation of candidates for Confirmation.
* Maintaining strong links and good relations with the diocese of Winchester and Winchester Cathedral.
* Taking an active role within the Pastoral Support Group (which meets weekly to discuss pupils of concern and is chaired by the Deputy Head Pastoral).
College Chaplain
All chaplains seek to support and encourage the spiritual lives of those who profess a Christian faith and those who do not. The chaplaincy works to ensure the effective spiritual and pastoral care of all pupils, staff and others associated with Winchester College.
Within this context, the College Chaplain(s) are expected to:
* Act as key figures in pastoral care within the school, providing spiritual and moral support to those who seek it.
* Contribute to the academic and wider life of the school, through teaching a reduced timetable and/or involvement in the co-curricular programme.
* Be sympathetic to the College’s Foundation, ethos and aims.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
FOR DEAN OF CHAPEL
* Strong pastoral instincts and a willingness to embrace the challenges and opportunities of leadership in a full boarding school.
* A naturally collaborative style of leadership with a strong sense of team and a positive approach to change and development.
* A proven ability to lead and manage teams and effectively delegate.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* An ordained priest in full communion with the Church of England.
* A strong record of personal academic achievement and the intellectual credentials to command respect in the Winchester community.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) with your application and email a covering letter to recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.
First round interviews via Teams may be arranged as candidates apply, before in person interviews that will take place during the weeks commencing 7 October 2024.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process or wish to have an informal conversation about this role, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.
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