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 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.