Vacancies

The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a half-time priest to be Vicar of Cullercoats St George.

Cullercoats is a popular residential area between the towns of North Shields and Whitley Bay. St George’s church building dominates the coastal skyline and is a key landmark along with Tynemouth Priory and the Whitley Bay Lighthouse. There is a mixed population of very settled residents alongside increasing numbers moving to the coast because of the setting, good transport links to the city centre and the good standard of living it offers. There is also a seasonal element of visitors to the beaches and coastal attractions in the summer. St George’s building is hugely impressive and the worship is shaped by the space. Music is a particular strength with great opportunities for outreach.

We are seeking a half-time stipendiary male priest:

• Who has a burning desire to serve the Lord Jesus and his people and a strong belief in the power of prayer;
• Who is nurtured in the catholic faith, able to support the aims of The Society and who will maintain our tradition and high standard of inspiring sacramental worship;

• Who is an approachable, sociable, friendly pastor with a sense of humour;
• Able to develop ways of bringing in new members into the congregation and to develop links with young people and families in the area
• Able to generate and take forward ideas collaboratively, especially in working with local tourist initiatives, local schools and the wider Deanery.

Click here to view the full advert on Pathways and click here to apply via Pathways.

If you would like an informal chat regarding this post please contact Bishop Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, via his PA Yaneth Infante-Blanco at office@seeofbeverley.org.uk;

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Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th October 2026

Are you a passionate and prayerful priest in the Anglo-Catholic tradition who loves God and people? Would you flourish living in the heart of the vibrant, youthful city of Nottingham? Do you have experience of growing a faithful Christian community nourished by the Sacraments and resourced for mission in the local neighbourhood and wider society? Are you a strategic, missional team leader who can take people with you to implement a shared vision? Is God calling you to lead and develop St George’s as the resourcing church of the Anglo-Catholic community in the Nottingham Archdeaconry that ‘is growing to give itself away’?

If so, we encourage you to read this exciting profile which outlines the ambitious plan for a partnership between the three Society parishes in Nottingham, the diocese, the Bishop of Beverley and which, we hope, will be developed with the support of Anglo-Catholic Mission agencies.

“This is not merely a sustaining role. It is a priestly calling; to help a Traditional Catholic resourcing church to flourish; to strengthen mission across the Affinity Model parishes; and to help people meet Jesus, come to faith, and grow as disciples.” (A quote from the parish profile) .

Closing date for applications: 26th May

Interviews: 25th/26th May

For an informal conversation, do be in touch with:

– Bishop Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, via his PA Yaneth Infante-Blanco at office@seeofbeverley.org.uk 
– the Archdeacon of Nottingham Phil Williams archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham write:
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer. In view of the Five Guiding Principles and in recognition that all three parishes have passed the relevant resolutions, this post will only be available to suitably qualified male clergy. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

The Diocese of Leeds state:

Our Diocesan vision is about confident clergy equipping confident Christians to live and tell the good news of Jesus Christ so that churches grow and communities are transformed.  For this shared post across two adjacent parishes, we are seeking a priest with a joyful and confident faith which can inspire church growth, both spiritually and numerically.  Both parishes have recently had periods of Interim Ministry, each served by a different priest.  We are now able to offer a full-time role serving in both parishes, and the two PCCs have both agreed to move their Sunday morning service times by 30 minutes to make this workable.  Recognising that St Chad’s PCC is one of two parishes in the Bradford Episcopal Area that has passed a resolution under the Bishops and Priest (Consecration and Ordination of Women) Measure of 2014, we are seeking a Society priest who can also work fruitfully with St Saviour’s, which has enjoyed the ministry of women priests for many years.  He will be someone who can guide these congregations with love and sensitivity through challenging times, lead a wide range of Anglican worship well, enable both churches to flourish in their respective integrities and manage required changes well.

St Chad’s is an inner city parish and in the top 1% most deprived in England (according the Church Urban fund statistics).  The population can be characterised as young, Asian and Muslim, but that is not the full story.  Of the 6,616 people living in the parish at the 2021 census, 80% were Muslim, 37% were under the age of 20 (and more than half were under 30).  However, 10% were of white British heritage and there is also a sizable presence of Eastern European people.  St Saviour’s is located slightly further out from the city centre, but still in the top 4% most deprived parishes.  Around half of its population of 8336 (at 2021 census) is of Muslim background, but c40% are of white British heritage.

The Diocese of Leeds is committed to retaining an engaged presence in such challenging contexts.  We are also committed to ensuring that a flourishing, viable and welcoming ecclesial presence in the Catholic tradition of the Anglican church continues in the Bradford Episcopal Area. St Chad’s, with its strong traditional Anglican Catholic heritage, is a spiritual home to many people from outside the parish.  St Saviour’s congregation is also very committed to eucharistic worship, as well as wanting to experiment with breaking new ground by offering worship which will be attractive to children and young families.

For an informal chat, contact:

• Bishop Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, via his PA Yaneth Infante-Blanco at office@seeofbeverley.org.uk;
• Archdeacon Andy Jolley on 07973 458403

Closing date of 21st June and interviews set for 9th July.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The Parish of St Peter’s Hoyland is in a prominent location in the community, we are known as the Church on The Hill. We are near to historic heritage sites and only 15 mins away from the Peak District with excellent transport links.

We are in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, a Forward in Faith parish with a well-established pattern of catholic worship, under the episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Beverley.

We are looking to welcome a priest:

• Who is a priest of The Society.
• Who will confidently and joyfully celebrate the sacraments of the Church and be a teacher of the faith.
• To continue our mission in the parish with regard to our local schools which is particularly important.
• Who is an excellent listener and communicator.
• Who will have a strong community presence to develop our community engagement further.
• Who will strengthen our relationship with local community groups.

We offer in return:

• A beautiful and well-maintained church.
• A single church Benefice.
• A vicarage adjacent to the church. It is a recently modernised 4 bedroomed, comfortable family home, plus a study and garage. With well-maintained gardens.
• A supportive, hardworking PCC who have ensured that the sacraments have been received and the mission work continued during vacancy.
• A modest but constant congregation with a faithful core of parishioners and a small enthusiastic group of lay volunteers.

 

For an informal chat, contact:

• Bishop Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, via his PA Yaneth Infante-Blanco at office@seeofbeverley.org.uk;
• Fr Stephen Edmonds, Acting Archdeacon of Doncaster on 07874870158 or email archdeacon.doncaster@sheffield.anglican.org

Closing date: Midnight, 18 May 2026
Interview: 1 June 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory medical report.