School Chaplain
Applicant Information Pack Start date: 01 January 2022 The School Overview
Giggleswick School is a co-educational boarding What makes Giggleswick distinctive is and day school situated in the stunning rural participation. The school community delights in location of the Yorkshire Dales, within walking seeing growth through the experience of trying distance of the popular market town of Settle something new and being surprised at what and just over an hour from both Leeds and one can do. Giggleswick’s emphasis on wide Manchester. participation has two other benefits: students not only do the things they excel at, but also The School demonstrates all the characteristics learn how to seek and offer support within and you would expect to find in an excellent between year groups. Participation is also true independent boarding school. It is exceptionally of the staff in School – they are widely involved good at discovering and nurturing individuals’ in the interests and activities of the pupils, strengths; it is a friendly, supportive community collaborating with them for mutual benefit and with excellent pastoral care; it provides a breadth enjoyment. The school believes that both factors of educational opportunities, subjects, and create the warm respect that exists between cocurricular activities; and pupils achieve strong pupils up and down the School, and between all academic performance. All of this is delivered staff and pupils. by dedicated, high quality teachers and support staff. History
Giggleswick’s fascinating five centuries of history Over the years, Giggleswick expanded its age started in 1512 when Henry VIII was on the throne. range, opened to girls and the curriculum Since his son Edward VI granted the school a broadened. The landmark School Chapel royal charter in 1553, it has enjoyed four campus was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s rebuilds, close links with prestigious academia diamond jubilee and enviable facilities were and the Church, and alumni have contributed added, including one of the first heated indoor to all walks of life. Giggleswick’s half-millennium swimming pools in the country. of tradition and evolution has earned it a well respected place at the heart and head of its community and the educational landscape of the country.
2 www.giggleswick.org.uk The School Location & Facilities
Giggleswick is perfectly located on the edge of The campus and facilities provide an impressive the Yorkshire Dales National Park, home to some modern learning environment with the Pre- of Yorkshire’s most iconic scenery and school, Junior and Senior School sharing the 215 attractions. Manchester, Leeds and York are acre site. The Richard Whiteley Theatre hosts a all just an hour away, with the popular towns full programme of live productions, music and of Ilkley, Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe dance, as well as being used for drama lessons and Kendal all within the school’s day and flexi and CAS (Creative, Active, Service) activities. boarding catchment area. Other on-site facilities include the Chapel, The Glover Art Studio, an observatory, a swimming With spectacular limestone valleys, picture pool and a mountain bike trail. There is also a postcard villages and historic castles, it is a state-of-the-art multi-activity sports hall and place that stirs the emotions and stimulates fitness centre, tennis and squash courts, astro- the senses. The School’s idyllic setting gives life turf for hockey, cricket, rugby and football at Giggleswick a real sense of adventure and pitches and a golf course. discovery, where children have the space and freedom to grow as individuals and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Ethos & Values “How can they bear There is a real sense of community throughout to tear themselves the campus with a happy, relaxed and purposeful atmosphere where pupils are polite and welcoming. The School promotes a real ‘can do’ away from this philosophy through encouragement and support for pupils to have a go at a range of activities – happy place in the and the pupils thrive on it. Day pupils are also fully integrated into the life and ethos of the Yorkshire Dales?” school. Tatler, 2019
4 www.giggleswick.org.uk The School Senior School
With 340 pupils aged 11 to 18, the Senior School The School has seven boarding houses, each is large enough to offer a wide variety of with Senior House Staff, Matrons, and a full team teaching and learning across a six-day week, of Tutors. As a modern boarding and day school but small enough to offer close tutorial support, we offer a wide range of options tailored to fit small classes, and opportunities for everyone the needs, lifestyles and budgets of families to get into teams or to take part in music, based locally, nationally and internationally. art, drama, outdoor pursuits and all the other Students can choose to be a day pupil, a full activities we offer. Our academic standards are boarder, 3 or 5-night flexi boarder or board high across a broad curriculum and we embrace occasionally if there is an activity in school that’s a breadth of ability, supporting each child to not to be missed. achieve their personal best. At Giggleswick, success is not just about grades and academic skills. We put an equal emphasis on personal development, helping young people to build confidence, resilience and independence, and to take responsibility and initiative.
The Chapel
The Chapel is perhaps the School’s most notable A commitment to the values and expectations building and its copper dome is a familiar local of this boarding community and to the welfare landmark. It was the gift of Walter Morrison to of the pupils is a vital component of the job. In mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria addition to classroom teaching and leading the and was dedicated in 1901. The beauty of its department, all full-time members of staff are interior greatly enhances both the spiritual expected to play a full role in the extra-curricular and musical life of the School. The Chapel was and pastoral life of the school. comprehensively restored between 1994 and 2000 and the Father Willis organ was rebuilt in 2005.
6 www.giggleswick.org.uk The School The School’s Christian Life
The School has a Christian foundation, having Each year a number of pupils from the Senior been given its Royal Charter by Edward VI, and School are prepared for Confirmation which strives to be a Christian establishment in the takes place in May. Candidates who are modern world; however, this should be seen preparing for Confirmation and other pupils are inclusively, and members of all religious faiths invited to attend a popular annual residential and of none are welcome and valued members retreat known as “The Bubble” in the Spring of the community. By statutory order, the School term. There are good links with the local parish is designated as having a religious character. The church of St Alkelda’s in Giggleswick. Chaplain is therefore a Church of England priest, who has a pastoral and spiritual responsibility All pupils receive Philosophy & Ethics teaching for all members of the School, whatever their until the end of Year 11. The EYU and KS1 staff background. teach Philosophy & Ethics within the framework of their curriculum, Y3 and Y4 are taught within The Chaplain takes a weekly assembly in the the Humanities component and Y5 and Y6 have Junior School and all senior school pupils 2 lessons per week of Philosophy & Ethics. In normally attend weekday Chapel. Weekday Key Stage 3 the subject is taught for 2 periods Chapels are staff or pupil-led and Houses each week to all pupils. The KS3 curriculum organise talks to the whole Senior School on a focuses on Christianity, whilst also introducing weekly rota. pupils to world religions, philosophy and ethics. Philosophy & Ethics is available as a GCSE and There are plenty of opportunities for staff and AS/A level optional subject. pupils to contribute to the services, and there is also an informal, optional Holy Communion service in the chapel on Wednesday evenings once a month. The School runs popular age- appropriate Christian groups called Oxygen, O2 and Air, part-led by pupils and well-supported by a group of teachers who form a growing Chaplaincy team.
8 The Role Summary
Giggleswick is seeking to appoint an inspirational This is a senior post as the well-being of this individual with outstanding pastoral abilities community plays a major role in the success of to lead the spiritual life of the School. The the School. The Chaplain is a key pastoral team Chaplain is appointed by the Headmaster in member, supporting the Headmaster and the consultation with, and the express agreement of Senior House Staff. In addition, the Chaplain will the Governors. have Qualified Teacher Status to enable them to teach Philosophy & Ethics.
www.giggleswick.org.uk The Role General Responsibilities
As a Christian Minister Parish Church of St. Alkelda. ࣽ Giggleswick is an Anglican Foundation and ࣽ The Chaplain will conduct and lead a uses Anglican Orders for the Celebration collective act of worship for the School on of the Holy Communion. Other services are Sundays, normally at 10.00 am or 19.00 pm broadly based involving a variety of styles of and will make arrangements for Preachers worship. to visit. This service is only occasionally Eucharistic in form although special services ࣽ It is the responsibility of the Chaplain to for the Seasons of the Church year are also organise and conduct all worship in the a feature. The Chaplain will liaise with the Chapel and to present the Christian Gospel Director of Music to arrange suitable music with enthusiasm and vigour. It is essential that to enhance the worship of the School, and the Chaplain is a person with clear beliefs and is encouraged to explore with the academic vision. An ability to communicate succinctly departments, especially English and Drama, and in a lively manner with young people the contribution which they can make to through preaching, and through less formal Chapel life. channels is vital. ࣽ The use of voluntary services such as ࣽ The Chaplain will organise the weekly Chapel Compline, Informal Worship, and Morning services using Houses, visiting speakers and Evening Prayer, especially during and members of staff to support these appropriate seasons of the Church year, is events. He/She will also take Assemblies and also to be encouraged. The Senior & Junior organise Chapel services for Giggleswick Schools have voluntary Christian Unions, run Junior School. by a member of staff and an outside visitor, supported by the Chaplain. ࣽ He/She will make the Chapel available to all members of the Giggleswick community ࣽ The Chaplain is responsible for all and their families for Baptisms, Marriages, administration in relation to the Chapel in Funerals and Memorial Services as may be conjunction with the Bursar (and occasionally necessary. The Chaplain is also responsible the Commercial or Theatre Managers), for arranging the preparation of candidates overseeing the use of the Chapel both by the for Church membership, particularly in School and organisations outside the School, relation to an annual Confirmation Service at and in co-ordinating the work of the Chapel present in conjunction with the local Anglican Committee, the pupil Chapel support group. 10 He/She will also assist the work of the Charities whole community. As a Christian Minister his/ Committee in the School, and have responsibility her right to confidentiality will be respected for the distribution of collections and other but this must be seen within the context of monies raised for charity. the Safeguarding Policy. The Chaplain is a full member of the Senior House Staff group ࣽ The Chaplain will also be expected to and attends all their meetings (Monday sustain the School’s close links with the lunchtime). representatives of all Christian Denominations in the locality especially the Vicar of Settle & ࣽ Where adherents of other faiths are members Giggleswick. The School is conscious that it of the School it will be the responsibility of is part of the Parish of Giggleswick and has the Chaplain to support such members of the developed a pattern of shared services both community in the practice of their faith. in St Alkelda’s and the School Chapel with the Parish, including alternating the venue ࣽ The Chaplain will develop close working for the Confirmation Service. The School is relationships with the Deputy Heads and the also conscious of its position within the wider Designated Senior Person with responsibility context of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds for safeguarding in particular. and the Ripon Episcopal Area, and expects its Chaplain to perform an appropriate role at As Teacher this level. ࣽ The Chaplain will be expected to lead the teaching of Philosophy & Ethics, teaching As Pastor pupils across the age ranges from Years 7 to ࣽ The Chaplain is also Pastor, friend and 11 and sharing responsibility for the teaching counsellor to the whole Giggleswick of GCSE and A level. community. He/She has a significant pastoral responsibility for all pupils, and staff of the School.
ࣽ He/She should be available at regular times for counselling staff and pupils both in a formal and informal context, and find a means of nurturing a close relationship with the
www.giggleswick.org.uk The Role General Responsibilities
Other duties ࣽ The School has a strong personal tutorial ࣽ Members of staff are assigned to a duty system and members of staff provide team which supervises School duties such as additional pastoral care and academic advice meals and weekend duties (e.g. detention) and support for up to 8 tutees. approximately every six weeks.
ࣽ All members of staff are strongly encouraged ࣽ Once a year, members of staff take part in to support all aspects of the boarding life an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the of the School. This can include making boarders who remain at School. a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday ࣽ All staff are expected to follow the Staff Code evenings or Sundays; supervising events or of Conduct and to follow the policies and activities; by organising and leading trips; or guidance laid out in the staff handbook. sharing a pastime. Involvement in the extra- curricular programme and games would provide invaluable opportunities for the fulfilment of the Chaplain’s broader ministry.
12 www.giggleswick.org.uk The Person
Education & qualifications ࣽ Be a Priest of the Church of England with at ࣽ Able to present confidently to a large group least three years’ experience of students
ࣽ Have Qualified Teacher Status ࣽ Be able to work with a variety of age groups, but particularly children & young adults, Knowledge & experience formally and informally, proactively and ࣽ Have experience of and enjoy teaching reactively Philosophy & Ethics or Religious Education Personal qualities ࣽ Be able to draw upon significant experience ࣽ Commitment to and flexible with the of pastoral work with young people and have demands of the role an understanding of young adult culture and world views ࣽ Demonstrates a fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils Skills ࣽ Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to ࣽ Be energetic, resilient and have a good sense develop positive relationships with young of humour people ࣽ Able to demonstrate the positive values, ࣽ Strong organisational skills attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils ࣽ Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies ࣽ Reliability and integrity
ࣽ Ability to teach and inspire via Online ࣽ Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular learning, as and when required, including life of the School Giggleswick Virtual School ࣽ A commitment to personal professional ࣽ Able to communicate effectively orally and in development and taking responsibility for it writing ࣽ A positive motivation to work with children ࣽ Able to demonstrate effective planning and and young people teaching skills Safeguarding ࣽ Have the capacity to encourage others to ࣽ Evidence of a commitment to promoting the 14 contribute to and to lead worship health, welfare and safeguarding of children www.giggleswick.org.uk Terms of Appointment Start date: 1 January 2022
We offer a competitive and desirable package ࣽ High quality working environment that includes: ࣽ Where relevant, a generous fee remission to ࣽ An attractive salary, dependent upon the Senior & Junior School aged children of the skills and experience of the candidate successful candidate (excludes Pre-school)
ࣽ Eligibility to join the APTIS pension scheme ࣽ Lunches provided free of charge during term (Aviva Pension Trust for Independent time Schools) ࣽ Free access to on-site facilities, including ࣽ Accommodation will be included gym, sports courts and swimming pool
How to Apply
For further information and an application pack, The closing date for applications is please visit our website www.giggleswick.org.uk 2 July 2021. or contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources Manager, on 01729 893016, or by email Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview [email protected]. w/c 5 July 2021.
If you would like to apply for this post, please The successful applicant will take up the position complete and send the following information to on 01 January 2022.
ࣽ A completed application form (no CV’s please)
ࣽ A covering letter of not more than two pages summarising your skills, abilities and experience related to the information outlined in the role 16 Equal Opportunities Employer
Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating Employment decisions will be made on the discrimination and encouraging diversity basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, amongst our workforce. We aim to provide skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees with questions or concerns relating to employees and not to discriminate, or to receive discrimination for any of the reasons listed above less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, should contact Rachel Atack, Human Resources disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage Manager, [email protected]. and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding All school policies can be found on our website, and promoting the welfare of children and young www.giggleswick.org.uk. people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
www.giggleswick.org.uk Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DE tel: +44 (0) 1729 893 000 email: [email protected] www.giggleswick.org.uk
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