School Chaplain
- Organisation: Summer Fields
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Term Time
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Summer Fields are seeking to appoint a School Chaplain, who could be either an ordained minister of the Church of England or a Lay Chaplain, and who will have previously worked either in school chaplaincy or have other relevant experience.
The School Chaplain at Summer Fields plays a central role in the life of the school, with the Chapel is at the heart of the school, both literally and metaphorically. The Chaplain will lead and foster the spiritual lives of the whole school community, through Chapel services and daily engagement with pupils and staff. As a key member of the school’s pastoral team, the Chaplain supports both pupils and staff across the school.
The successful candidate could be either an ordained minister of the Church of England or a Lay Chaplain and will preferably have previously worked in school chaplaincy or have other relevant experience.
The successful candidate will be required to lead the school's worship and to be a core member of the pastoral team, supporting both the boys and staff across the school. The position of Chaplain may be combined with an academic teaching role.
Summer Fields is a leading boys’ prep school with an outstanding academic and pastoral reputation. It is a Church of England foundation and all members of the community are proud of the part played by worship in the school on a daily basis. Given the diverse faith backgrounds of many pupils and all boys attend Chapel, the Chaplain must approach the role with sensitivity and inclusivity.
The role is a significant one, with responsibility for supporting the spiritual life of the school in all its aspects. If ordained, the successful applicant will be licensed to officiate in the diocese by the Bishop of Oxford.
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Summer Fields are seeking to appoint a School Chaplain, who could be either an ordained minister of the Church of England or a Lay Chaplain, and who will have previously worked either in school chaplaincy or have other relevant experience.
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The School Chaplain at Summer Fields plays a central role in the life of the school, with the Chapel is at the heart of the school, both literally and metaphorically. The Chaplain will lead and foster the spiritual lives of the whole school community, through Chapel services and daily engagement with pupils and staff. As a key member of the school’s pastoral team, the Chaplain supports both pupils and staff across the school.
The successful candidate could be either an ordained minister of the Church of England or a Lay Chaplain and will preferably have previously worked in school chaplaincy or have other relevant experience.
The successful candidate will be required to lead the school's worship and to be a core member of the pastoral team, supporting both the boys and staff across the school. The position of Chaplain may be combined with an academic teaching role.
Summer Fields is a leading boys’ prep school with an outstanding academic and pastoral reputation. It is a Church of England foundation and all members of the community are proud of the part played by worship in the school on a daily basis. Given the diverse faith backgrounds of many pupils and all boys attend Chapel, the Chaplain must approach the role with sensitivity and inclusivity.
The role is a significant one, with responsibility for supporting the spiritual life of the school in all its aspects. If ordained, the successful applicant will be licensed to officiate in the diocese by the Bishop of Oxford.
