Chaplain (Member of SLT)

JOB PROFILE

CHAPLAIN

WELCOME

Thank you for the interest you have shown
in joining Luckley House School as Chaplain.

Luckley House is a warm and welcoming
boarding and day school. We are a
community, small enough at 370 pupils for
everyone to be seen, valued and counted but
large enough to provide a wide variety of
academic, sport and creative opportunities.

Our uniqueness lies in the combination
of our size, Christian ethos and flexibility
to meet the needs of individual pupils
and their families. We provide a distinctly
academic education that is tailored to the
individual needs of each pupil. This is offered
in the context of a broad curriculum which
celebrates the arts and sports as much as
academic achievement.

Luckley is keen to appoint a strongly pastoral
and Christ-centred Chaplain to support
the whole school community and lead the
spiritual life of the School. This is a Governor
appointment, and the role sits on the School’s
Leadership Team.

The primary role of the Chaplain is to be pastor
of the School community.  We are looking for
someone who is a committed Christian who
considers Word and Spirit essential to their
leadership.  Applications will be accepted from
ordained or non-ordained applicants with
appropriate experience.

I am delighted that you are considering applying
for this role and hope that you feel inspired to
submit an application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mrs Claire Tao, Chair of Governors

ABOUT LUCKLEY
HOUSE

Luckley House is a co-educational,
independent day and boarding school for
pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Situated
on the southern outskirts of Wokingham,
Berkshire, Luckley House is set in 20 acres
of landscaped lawns and majestic woodland.
The School has a Christian ethos with a
mission and values which flow from this.

Luckley House offers a highly personalised
academic experience, tailoring its education
to the individual needs of each pupil.

The academic results at both GCSE and A
Level consistently exceed national averages,
and the majority of students secure places at
their first-choice universities.

The mission of the School is to provide an
outstanding education for boys and girls
characterised by academic excellence, a rich and
diverse range of opportunities, aspiration and
enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit. The
School has strong traditions in music, drama,
art, debating, community outreach and sport,
and there are many cocurricular activities open
to pupils to help them develop their talents to
reach the highest possible standards.

Luckley House was formed in 1959 through the
merger of two girls’ schools: Luckley School,
founded in 1918 on the current site, and
Oakfield House, established in the Lake District
in 1895.  The School adopted the name Luckley
House School in 2013, and in 2015 began
admitting boys for the first time. Over the past
decade, student numbers have grown by over
75%, with boys now comprising half of the
student body. Currently, the School has around
370 students and has been given approval to
expand to 420.

The School is committed to inclusivity,
welcoming pupils from all faiths and
backgrounds, which enriches the community
and prepares students for the diversity of the
modern world. Most students live within a
15-mile radius of the School, with many joining
in Years 7, 9, and the Sixth Form from both
independent and maintained schools. There
are 40 boarding places available, with between
35 and 40 students boarding on weeknights,
approximately half of whom are from abroad or
are weekly boarders.

Key Responsibilities

Spiritual

1.  Ensuring the church seasons are celebrated

appropriately.

2.  Taking responsibility for all services of

worship within the school, including weekly
services, Carol Services and other major
services in consultation with the Head.
3.  Liaising with the Director of Music regarding
provision of music for services and liaising
with the Deputy Head Pastoral about the
programme of School services.

4.  Overseeing and directing the work of the
Prefects with a responsibility in Chaplaincy.
5.  Enabling pupils of other faiths to have access

to young people at Luckley to attend.

10.  Involvement in relevant networks supporting
evangelical Christian ministry in independent
schools.

Pastoral

1.  Work closely with the pastoral team to

complement and widen the care offered by the
School.

2.  Being a force for good, instilling moral values in

the pupils.

3.  Providing a listening ear for all.
4.  Providing individual support to identified pupils

and staff as appropriate.

5.  Meet with the Deputy Head Pastoral on a

regular basis.

to appropriate worship and teaching.

6.  Take the lead on the Life Skills (PSHE/RSE)

6.  Provide an agreed focus with the Governors
and Head for the development of a Christian
presence and strong moral compass in the
School.

7.  Meet with the Head weekly.
8.  To engage with local Christian leaders, other

school chaplains and TISCA.

9.  Form links with Christian youth camp

leaders e.g. Scripture Union, Stewards Trust,
Titus Trust and the promotion of such camps

programme for the whole school.

7.  Teach some of the Life Skills Curriculum to all

Sections.

8.  Develop a working relationship with the Health
Centre to enable oversight and support of
children and families who are struggling with
sickness and time off school.

General

1.

Interpret, maintain and apply Luckley’s aims to all
aspects of school life.

THE ROLE

JOB TITLE:

 Chaplain (Member of SLT)

JOB PURPOSE:  To be a key pastoral figure in the School
in promoting Christian values and leading the spiritual
development of students and staff in line with Luckley’s
ethos. The Chaplain forms part of the pastoral team and
works alongside it to provide the best care possible for
our young people. The Chaplain has a major role in the
pastoral care of all our young people irrespective of their
individual faith.

The Chaplain’s strengths will lie in spiritual guidance,
building relationships, offering counsel, nurturing
community ethos, supporting collective worship and values
education.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  To the  Board of Governors

TO START:

September 2026

TERMS:

HOURS:

Permanent, full time or part time

The post is full time if the applicant is
also able to teach, however the post could
be part time for an exceptional candidate
who is not a teacher, likely between 3 and
4 days a week.

SALARY:

A generous package in line with
qualifications and experience.
Accommodation could be available.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 20 February 2026 (noon)
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 5 March 2026

(Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to
interview and appoint before the closing date.)

2.  Promoting and supporting the welfare of the

PERSON SPECIFICATION

staff and the pupils by being available to them as
required.

3.  Playing a prominent role in the School’s

programme of Open Days and other School
Celebrations.

4.  Ensuring that any issues are communicated
quickly and sympathetically as appropriate.
5.  Playing a full role in the everyday life of the

School beyond the chapel, including Boarding,
encouraging the pupils in their various
endeavours at School.

6.  Playing a prominent role with parents
7.  Assisting the Head to develop links within the

wider community.

8.  Serve on the School’s Leadership Team.
9.  The development of the Christian service

projects and in helping our pupils give of
themselves in service to the School and the
wider communities.

Other

The Chaplain is also a support to the staff at Luckley.
They will sometimes be a confidant(e) of the Head;
therefore, it is essential that a good rapport and a
high level of trust exist between them, so that the
Chaplain will be supportive of the work of the Head
and the Head will be confident about the ministry,
influence and wisdom that the Chaplain will exercise.

ESSENTIAL

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of Christ-centred preaching and teaching of the Christian faith
• Experience of leading Bible studies
• Comfortable with the formal and informal aspects of independent education
• Good communication skills with all ages
• Creative and innovative speaker
• Inclusive manner and promotes unity
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Diplomacy
• Determination to see tasks through to completion and a strong work ethic
• Team player
• Ability to empathise
• Approachable
• Ability to foster and sustain positive relationships
• Humility, patience and compassion.
• Loyalty and dedication
• Positive Role Model who does not become partisan within the Christian or wider school community

DESIRABLE

• Teaching or theological qualification
• Counselling qualification
• Experience of working in schools
• Experience of working at Christian youth events
• Desire to be involved in leading on Christian youth events during the school holidays
• Good level of ICT competence
• Involvement in relevant networks supporting evangelical Christian ministry in independent schools

HOW TO APPLY

For further details please contact please contact HR on
0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email
Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

Applications will need to be submitted via the TES:
www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1002273

Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026 (noon)

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before
the closing date.