The Diocese of Canterbury Chaplain for Mission Job Description Full time Chaplain for Mission (Ordained) The Benefice of Milton Regis with Murston, Bapchild and Tonge We are seeking an adventurous and creative priest to fill this ground-breaking and innovative position in Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and in the Benefice of Milton Regis with Murston, Bapchild and Tonge. The Chaplain for Mission will provide a seamless continuum of support and presence, by encouraging human flourishing in the full life in Christ. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational priest who will be a pastor to the whole school, partaking in the busy day to day life of the school. He/she will work closely with the Headteacher and staff, which may include teaching and a contribution to co-curricular life. The Chaplain also will have parochial responsibilities—assisting the Vicar in leading worship, providing pastoral care and deepening relationships within the parish as a full member of the ministry team. As this position will serve as a pilot in the Church of England, the successful candidate will play a significant role in the theological formation and structure of subsequent school chaplaincies. Closing date for applications: 6th January 2019 Interview Date: 6th February 2019 Please visit www.holytrinitymiltonregis.org and www.murstonbapchildandtonge.org.uk for further information. For informal enquiries, please contact: The Revd George M. Rogers, Vicar on: 01795 472016 [email protected] The Ven. Stephen Taylor MBE, Archdeacon on: 01622 200221 [email protected] .