We, the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) are proud of our Christian foundation, ethos and values, which underpin our education and community life. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of cultural backgrounds and beliefs of those within our schools and seek to explore spirituality, Christian faith, ethical living and big questions of life together in a spirit of mutual respect, open enquiry and reflection.
The Associate Chaplain will work closely with the Senior Chaplain, Assistant Chaplain and wider Chaplaincy team to help develop the spiritual life of SSG and promote the pastoral welfare of the SSG community, alongside the Pastoral teams (Deputy Pastorals, HMs and Matrons, nurses, Wellbeing leads, counsellors,). They will lead some services and acts of Christian worship in each school and Sherborne Abbey and, with the Senior and Assistant Chaplain work with staff and pupils to encourage participation, nurture spirituality and develop character education. The Associate Chaplain will be an ordained minister within the Church of England.
Hours of Work: 8 hours per week. Flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post. The post holder whether they are on a teaching contract or not may be required to work on some of the bank holidays if they fall within term time. The role can also be combined with any other role being advertised.
For more information, please visit our website. Please email Katie Windle, Chaplain for an informal conversation about the role.
Notable dates
Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 24 April 2026.