Hereworth School School Chaplain & Director of Christian Studies

Located in Havelock North in the heart of the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region, Hereworth School is an
Anglican Day and Boarding school for boys from Year 0 to 8. Encouraging boys to be the best they can
be, Hereworth School has a tradition of excellence, consistently achieving outstanding results across
academic, sporting, creative and performing arts disciplines.

Hereworth School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Christian leader and educator to the position
of Chaplain and Director of Christian Studies. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding person
to pursue their passion for exercising Christian ministry within and to the Hereworth School
community.

This involves the Chaplain in the preparation and conduct of regular worship and special celebrations,
the promotion of pastoral care (including visiting and counselling), assisting in faith formation and
growth, teaching Christian Studies, and participating in co-curricular activities.

The position calls for a caring and approachable person who is able to minister to students, parents
and staff from a variety of backgrounds, who has a passion and gift for working with boys, and who is
an effective teacher, pastoral carer and counsellor.

He or she must exercise his or her duties and all aspects of their role from within a Christian framework,
modelling positive Christian values.

The School Chaplain is a senior role and is responsible to the Headmaster. The position is full-time
commencing in Term 1, 2021. It will have a reduced teaching load. A teaching degree is required.
The possibility of living on campus may be available for a suitable applicant in return for assistance
with Boarding House duties.

The approval of the Anglican Church shall be obtained prior to confirmation of the appointment.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and nurture faith and spiritual development in line with
Hereworth School’s mission and values.

A role description is available on the Hereworth website.

www.hereworth.school.nz

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 6 November 2020

22/10/2020

06/11/2020