Part-time Incumbent

Part-Time Incumbent of

St Mary’s Newton with Flowery Field

The Bishop of Chester, in consultation with The Incumbent of Mottram as Patron, is seeking to appoint a part-time incumbent to the parish of Newton with Flowery Field.

St Mary’s Newton with Flowery Field is a small, inclusive, vibrant, and friendly Church which enjoys Eucharistic worship in the Liberal Catholic style. It is also a progressive worshipping community, constantly seeking fresh ways to affirm our faith in God, and serve the people in our Parish.

St Mary’s is a traditional Parish Church set in the heart of its local community. While the worshipping congregation is small, the parish has a very large population.

We know that it is crucial for our survival as a Church that we grow in this next chapter. We are open to change and also recognise that we need the help of other local Anglican Churches to reach those who live and work in our parish.

The parish is located within the densely populated Metropolitan Borough of Tameside and enjoys easy access to Manchester, Derbyshire and the Pennines.

We are praying for an Incumbent who:

• Had a deep and reverent love for God, his people and all creation that shines through in her or his life and ministry.
• Lives their life in the presence of God and reflects this in their leadership.
• Will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
• Is approachable, willing to listen and provide guidance by prayer, advice and example.
• Will lead and be a visible presence in all parts of Church life.
• Has good verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to understand and work well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Can help others explore and live out the Christian faith in everyday life.
• Is committed to enabling others and can lead in an impartial, friendly, flexible, and trustworthy way.
• Possesses sound administrative, time management and IT skills.
• Is committed to their own development and growth.
• Is determined to live out their commitment to fostering a strong and effective safeguarding culture within the parish where all feel safe, valued, and welcome.

In exchange for two days plus Sunday we offer 15% stipend.

Accommodation is offered in a four-bedroom, detached Rectory on Bradley Green Road, just a few minutes’ walk from the church.

For a conversation about the post, please feel free to be in touch with The Assistant Archdeacon of Macclesfield, The Reverend Lesley Currie, by email in the first instance: lesley.currielican.org

This post is open to women and to men, and we will particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Completed forms should be returned to: deb.toolelican.org

Applicants are required to submit relevant safeguarding training certificates with their applications.

Closing date:
Wednesday 23rd September

Shortlisting:
Monday 28th September

Interviews:
Monday 12th October

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Candidates are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
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And, where appropriate, including all clergy posts:

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

Applications should by preference be made to the USING THE DIOCESAN APPLICATION FORM a available below and on the website:

www.chesterdiocese.org/vacancies-1/ninm

About us:

The Diocese of Chester is in the province of York in the Church of England, part of the global Anglican Communion. For more information about our life, ministry and work please visit our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We are linked with the Anglican Church of Melanesia in the Solomon Islands and the Dioceses of Aru and Boga in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Diocese covers an area of 1025 square miles, approximately the old Victorian County of Chester, including parts which subsequently became absorbed into Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Rivers Mersey and Tame approximately delineate…