Chaplaincy Placement Student (Undergraduate Placement)
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Chaplain placement student to work within our thriving school community, as part of a formation programme supported by the Diocese of Bath & Wells. This placement provides the opportunity to be embedded in the pastoral and spiritual life of a school, while undertaking structured theological reflection and vocational development.
As a Chaplaincy Placement Student, you will:
- Be a visible pastoral presence within the school community
- Support acts of worship and spiritual life
- Engage with pupils of all faiths and none
- Assist in chaplaincy initiatives (which may include sport, arts, music, boarding life, or outreach)
- Participate in reflective supervision and a training programme alongside other placement students to support you in your formation.
You will remain registered as a full-time student with your university for the duration of the placement year (the Student Loans Company have confirmed that, as these are placements in a care setting, students will be able to apply for full maintenance support for the duration of the year).
This role may be ideal for a candidate who is looking to develop a career in education or experience the rewards of working with young people. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you
- Full accommodation and board (meals provided during term time)
- Fixed term placement from Sept 2026 - July 2027, 33 hours per week.
- Required from September 2026
- This is a voluntary, unpaid placement opportunity
Safeguarding
This role involves working with children and young people. Appointment will be subject to enhanced safeguarding checks and training.
Additional Information
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the holder of this post is a practising Christian in good standing and a member of a Member Church of Churches Together in England/Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTE/CTBI). This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 9am on 30 March 2026
Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.
If you have any questions about any of the vacancies advertised or would like to speak to someone about working at Sexey’s School, please contact the HR Department on email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk or Tel: 01278 455531