The parish is committed to serving its locality, being an inclusive and accessible community and to working together in mission. The link with the neighbouring Church of England school is important and offers creative opportunities for shared work.
The combination of the parish role with that of Chaplain at Bedford School, an independent school, is an exciting new combination that offers a rewarding and stretching role for the right candidate.
The Parish see the new Vicar as being someone who:
- is strong, resilient and courageous, able to energise others, encourage participation, and lead change with wisdom and confidence
- nurtures individual faith, comfortable using a variety of service styles, valuing both traditional and contemporary liturgy, and recognising the power of music in worship
- is approachable, adaptable across ages and contexts, a good listener, and someone who can challenge and encourage with empathy
- is committed to full inclusivity and accessibility
- leads with clarity and organisation and is skilled at managing time across varied responsibilities
The School Chaplain will provide pastoral support for all the school community, lead worship and assemblies, work with the Head Master and Director of Music, and have oversight of all the Christian activities in the school. Experience of teaching is not essential.
Should you feel called to only one of these part-time posts we would consider interviewing on that basis.
NB Shortlisted candidates whose applications include the Chaplaincy role will be asked to attend a meeting and tour with the Head Master, other senior staff, and pupils in the week commencing 16th March. Do please keep some availability.
For further information and an application pack, or to arrange an informal conversation with the Archdeacon, please contact Revd Tricia Reed tricia.reed@stalbansdiocese.org or 01727 818167
If you would like a conversation with the Benefice Patron, CPAS, please contact Rob Miles at rmiles@cpas.org.uk
If you have an enquiry about the Chaplain role at Bedford School please contact Sam Baldock, Vice Master, on 01234 362200 or at sbaldock@bedfordschool.org.uk
Closing Date: 27th February, 9:00am
Chaplaincy Meetings: w/c 16th March
Interview Date: 23rd March