xxxxxxxxx History of Berkhamsted Schools Group

Berkhamsted School is situated in the historic Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted, a prosperous community surrounded by Chiltern countryside and within easy reach of London Berkhamsted is a leading Independent School for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, the foundation of which dates back to 1541 (when John Incent, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, successfully applied to King Henry the VIII for a license to purchase a piece of land for a ‘freescole’).

In 1888 a Girls School was founded in Berkhamsted under the same governing body, and the Boys’ and Girls’ Schools merged to form a diamond school in 1997 The Prep School was also integrated at this stage, and the School became Berkhamsted Collegiate School.

In 2011 the School merged with Heatherton House, a small independent day School for girls in Chesham Bois, and became the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Operating as a satellite Prep School, Heatherton provides a feed of Girls to the Berkhamsted Girls School every year. In 2012 Berkhamsted Schools Group acquired Haresfoot, a small proprietary prep school in Berkhamsted. This site now houses the Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Berkhamsted Day Nursery Limited, and Berkhamsted Prep takes children from age 7-11.

Berkhamsted is the only School in the Herts, Beds and Bucks region, and one of only a small number of Schools in the country, to offer a ‘diamond’ structure that combines the best of both single-sex and coeducational teaching. Boys and Girls are taught together until the age of 11 (Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep), separately from the age of 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint sixth form (Berkhamsted Sixth).

Job Description

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Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround

The Christian Foundation of Berkhamsted School derives from the founding of the school in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral. At the opening of the School in 1544 the Dean “ gave thanks to Almighty God” and appointed a Headmaster, an Usher and a Chaplain. The Revd Charles Fry (Headmaster 1889-1896) built the School Chapel in 1895 It is modelled on the fifteenth century Church of Santa Maria Dei Miracle in Venice. A second Chapel, on the Kings Campus, was dedicated in 2012 and is a modern, reflective space. Faith, prayer, thanksgiving, and the worship of God have been part of the tradition of the school from its beginning The Chaplain is resident in the School and works with an Assistant Chaplain School assemblies and services are held on a weekly basis.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Assistant Chaplain Berkhamsted School / Pastoral Assistant St Peter's Church, to join Berkhamsted Schools Group to make a vital contribution to the spiritual well-being and education of this vibrant community

This role is effective from September 2023

It would suit a graduate exploring full time Christian ministry

We offer accommodation, full board (term time) & competitive rate of pay

The role is line-managed by the School Chaplain

Approximately 1/3rd of work time spent in Parish

The purpose of this post is to give a varied experience of school and parish ministry that builds on the skills of the applicant and offers opportunities to develop new expertise.

Job Description

School Element

Prepare and deliver Chapel services and assemblies throughout the school (3 yrs – 18 yrs)

Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround

Lead prayer/discussion groups and assist with Christian lunchtime group

Produce online worship resources using basic media programs

Involvement in school’s charity work and establishing Eco School status

Assist with the organisation of Chaplaincy school trips

Prepare students for Confirmation

Contribute to Christian values throughout the school

Additional Opportunities:

Team teach some prep school classes

Supervise weekly Fairtrade stall

Build links with local organisations (e.g. St Albans Diocese events, charities, other churches)

Supervise weekly Fairtrade stall

Other co-curricular activities (e.g. music, sport, drama)

Accompanying some school trips

Parish Element

Worship and Prayer

Attending, and sometimes leading, the Daily Office (when school timetable allows).

Attending Sunday services, helping with their preparation, and sharing in leading liturgies (e:g liturgical Subdeacon)

Occasional opportunities to preach.

Job Description

Pastoral Care and Parish Administration

Hoursofwork:830am-5pmMondaytoFriday,allyearround

Pastoral visiting, including taking Communion to the housebound Attending and taking Minutes for the PCC meetings.

Children and Young People

Helping with youth and children’s activities at St Peter’s Sharing in leading collective worship at schools in the Parish.

Assisting with school visits to St Peter’s

Additional Opportunities:

Leading study and/or prayer groups. Attending baptism, wedding and funeral visits.

Assisting with baptisms, weddings and funerals Writing articles for the parish magazine.

Participating in Confirmation preparation for adults and young people. Sharing in leading worship at churches across the Berkhamsted Team