Chaplain
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 4 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-6
School staff (FTE)
20.6
10 teaching · 10.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
175
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
81 girls · 94 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Join our Fullarton Team!
Commencing 12 October 2026
Faith-led. People-focused. Community-driven
We’re looking for a warm, grounded, faith-filled School Chaplain to join our vibrant Christian school community — someone who can connect naturally with students, support families, encourage staff, and bring hope into everyday school life.
This role is about presence. Conversations between classes. Quiet encouragement. Celebrating wins. Supporting students through challenges. Being a trusted adult who listens well and lives authentically.
The Opportunity
Part-time | Christian School Community
As our School Chaplain, you’ll become a valued part of the life of the school — visible, approachable, and relational. You’ll work alongside school leadership and wellbeing teams to nurture the emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing of students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commencing the week beginning 12th October 2026, the role will be paid for hours worked in Term 4.
- The Chaplain will not be required to work during Term break (14th December 2026 to 29th January 2027).
- From the week beginning Monday 1st February 2027, the School Chaplain position offers 12 hours per week over 39 weeks of the year (school term weeks only).
- Preferred working days to be discussed with the successful candidate.
Your days might include:
- Supporting students one-on-one through life’s ups and downs
- Facilitating wellbeing, resilience, and values-based programs
- Encouraging positive relationships and a healthy school culture
- Partnering with parents, churches, and community supports where appropriate
- Assisting with camp…