The Chaplaincy Team
School Chaplaincy is a distinctive and vital ministry in our Academy. Our Chaplain works with and as part of the pastoral team to plan and deliver worship in the Academy. They also work to better support students in their exploration of the Christian Faith.
The role of the chaplain is varied but their job consists of the following elements:
Pastoral: Caring for the needs of the whole school community. The chaplain is available for everyone, not just Christian staff or pupils.
Liturgical: Leading prayer and worship, preparing resources for collective worship.
Spiritual: Leading the spiritual life of the community and upholding the school’s Christian ethos.
Prophetic: Speaking truth and promoting Christian values.
Missional: Commending the Christian faith, supporting faith development and working with the local church and other faith communities.
Further reading: School Chaplaincy – The Church of England has been providing and supporting schools for centuries through the work of school chaplains – discover more through the Church of England website.