Chaplain
The Appointment
If the successful candidate is a Methodist minister, then the appointment is as a Methodist minister stationed to the School by the Methodist Conference and the post holder will remain under its authority and discipline. It is usual for the invitation to be for an initial period of up to five years after which an extension and re-invitation may be considered.
If the successful candidate is a minister of another denomination or lay person, then the appointment will follow as closely as possible to the terms and conditions as for a Methodist minister.
Stipend, Allowances, Pensions and Expenses
The Chaplain will receive a (pro-rata) stipend equivalent to the ‘basic’ stipend as decided annually by the Methodist Conference (currently £25,524) plus 20%. This allowance recognises the fact that a Chaplain will not be able to avail himself/herself of the occasional fees that often come the way of a circuit minister.
Accommodation would be available to meet Methodist guidelines for the provision of a Manse.