·Be a known Christian presence in school, provide pastoral support which promotes the
emotional and spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff.
·Contribute to pastoral aspects of the school curriculum, including Mental Health and Wellbeing,
Human Spirituality, Relationships and Sex Education, and Transition.
·Offer mentoring and guided listening and where appropriate prayer, to the whole school
community.
·Be willing to lead school assemblies, after school and holiday activities and projects.
·Act as a representative of The Cotswold School and local churches both on and off site,
upholding the values and good reputation of both.
·Strengthen relationships between the school, local churches and wider community.
·Respond creatively to opportunities for connection between the life of the school and local
churches, including places of existing youth work.
·Identify and respond to opportunities for new youth work projects at locations across the south
of the North Cotswold Deanery.
·Work ecumenically as part of a team to develop the chaplaincy role, including the development
of young leaders within the school.
·Offer opportunities in the school community for theological discussion and to explore
Christianity.
·Support and encourage those on established faith journeys in an ecumenical and multi-faith
context.
·Connect with local primary schools with a focus upon transitioning to year seven.
·Work alongside to support the established Christian Union in school.
·Provide updates to local churches and Chaplaincy Mission Oversight Team.
The churches of the North Cotswolds Deanery and our Ecumenical Partners are committed to the
flourishing of the young people who live in our hamlets, villages and market towns, a large proportion of whom attend The Cotswold School.
Arising from strong relationships of partnership between school, local churches and the Diocese of Gloucester, we now seek to develop our commitment to the school community through the
appointment of a Chaplain for The Cotswold School.
This exciting new role will be both embedded in the school and connected with local churches and
organisations. This will enable the Chaplain to respond flexibly in supporting the emotional and
spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff on and off site in creative and varied ways.
The Chaplain will serve all members of the community, including those of all faiths and none. The
hope of local churches is that the Chaplain will encourage students to engage with the Christian faith, growing a deeper understanding of life, faith and God.
This connects well with the school’s holistic values of Knowledge and Friendship.
“I have come so you may have life in all its fullness.” John 10:10
Partnership