Chaplain

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1WD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual) Sc3 5-6

Chaplain job summary

Chaplain

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy in partnership with the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh

Supporting young people, strengthening communities and connecting school and parish life.

Required from January 202737 hours per week

Split 20 hours plus 5 TED days in School & 17 hours across the Parish (with flexibility)

Includes some evening and weekend work.

During school holidays - 37 hours working within the Parish (targeting the need)

Salary: TA2 SC3 -5-6 - £25,583 - £25,989

Fixed term contract until the end of August 2028 in the first instance, with the desire to extend pending further funding being secured.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Schools Chaplain to work within a well-established partnership between Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy and the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh.

This is a distinctive role which brings together school chaplaincy, pastoral support, Christian worship and community engagement. Working across the school and parish, the Chaplain will help children, young people and families flourish, providing opportunities for reflection, personal development, belonging and spiritual growth.

Our partnership has developed strong relationships across Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, St Matthias Church of England School and Northleigh Church of England School. Through collective worship, pastoral engagement and school-based activities, connections are made with more than 1,000 children and young people each week.

Working closely with school leadership and pastoral teams, alongside parish clergy, volunteers and community partners, the Chaplain will play a key role in sustaining and developing these relationships. They will support the distinctive Christian ethos of our Church of England schools while helping to build stronger connections between schools, families, churches and the wider community.

Alongside their work in schools, the Chaplain will lead and contribute to the parish's established programme of activities for children, young people and families, helping to develop opportunities for community connection, faith exploration and participation in church life.

We are looking for a practising Christian with a strong understanding of the Anglican tradition, good pastoral and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting young people from a wide range of backgrounds. The successful candidate will be comfortable participating in the worshipping life of the parish and working collaboratively with both school and church communities.

The Chaplain will be employed by Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, with the role supported through a jointly funded partnership with the Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An offer of employment will be conditional until an Enhanced DBS and medical clearance have been received. References will include your most recent employer and may be sought prior to interview. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dyson Perrins CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dyson-perrins-cofe-academy

Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy is a vibrant and progressive comprehensive school in Malvern. Rated ‘Good’ again in March 2018, the academy is on track to achieve its vision of becoming an outstanding school. At present there are approximately 710 students on roll, aged from 11-18, and this is growing rapidly as a result of our reputation in the community.

The school benefits from excellent facilities including a state of the art artificial grass pitch, sports centre with fitness suite and well-resourced classrooms and department areas.

Dyson Perrins is a Church of England Academy (Voluntary Aided) and so applicants should be in sympathy with the aims and philosophy of a Church School.

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