Senior Chaplain

Cheltenham College invites applications for the role of Senior Chaplain following fourteen years of first-class service by Reverend Dr Adam Dunning. The post falls vacant in April 2026, but a September 2026 start will also be considered.

We seek an enthusiastic and well qualified Anglican priest to lead the chaplaincy team at this outstanding Church of England Day and Boarding School.

The College is a Christian foundation; faith and worship are taken seriously and lie at the heart of College life. While the established spiritual, liturgical and theological atmosphere of the College is liberal catholic, an inclusive diversity of Christian belief and practice is intentionally affirmed.

Teaching an academic subject will be an advantage. Should the Senior Chaplain be a teacher, they would be required to teach a reduced timetable. For a non-teaching candidate, there would be additional responsibilities within the College partnership and community work.

Generous on-site accommodation is also available.

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please feel free to contact the Recruitment Team at: recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org or on 01242 265 670

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Closing date: 12.00pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Cheltenham College is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.