We are looking for a thoughtful and inspiring School Chaplain to play a central role in the spiritual life of our community. This is a unique opportunity to provide pastoral care, guidance and leadership within a vibrant boarding environment, supporting pupils and staff of all faiths and none. The Chaplain will nurture a culture of reflection, compassion and service, helping to shape the values and character of the School.
Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.
Working Arrangements:
- Full Time
- Term Time Only/All year
- Bloxham School is a thriving school with a warm and friendly staff community.
- Our school day starts at 8.30 am and finishes at 6pm Monday to Friday.
- Academic lessons end at 3.30pm after which our staff contribute to broader curricular activities, academic drop-ins and pastoral meetings.
- Saturday lessons are from 8.30am -12.00.
- The pastoral service we offer at Bloxham School matters hugely to us and therefore all teachers are tutors. If you are a senior tutor, you will be expected to carry out one evening duty per week in their boarding house from 6.45-10.00pm and if a junior tutor, once a fortnight from 6pm-9pm.
Start Date:
- September 2026
Salary:
- Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience
Benefits:
- For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here
How to Apply:
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
- To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form using the link below. Completed application forms should be sent as an email attachment to: recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill-out this form. A free download is available fromhttps://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
- Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, early application is recommended.
- For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
- Closing date – 9am on Monday 27 April 2026
- Interview date – 11 May 2026
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.