Part-time Incumbent

Introduction

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.currie@chester.anglican.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.toole@chester.anglican.org

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

 Closing date:  Tuesday 26th May

Shortlisting:     Monday 1st June

Interviews:       Thursday 18th June

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will not shortlist candidates unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post. 

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.

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 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 www.chester.anglican.org  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 the boundary with Liverpool and Manchester. There are areas of dense urban population, mainly in the north, stretching from Birkenhead to East Manchester. There are prosperous suburban regions of West and South Wirral, Chester and south of Manchester, with a mainly rural heartland, bounded by the Derbyshire Pennines and the Welsh Border. The overall population is around 1.6 million.

The Diocesan Bishop is Mark Tanner, Bishop of Birkenhead Julie Conalty and the Bishop of Stockport is Samuel Corley.

The Cathedral for the Diocese is in Chester.

The Diocese is divided into two archdeaconries: 

Chester covering the western half and Macclesfield the eastern, each with nine deaneries. There are 273 parishes, about 100 of which can be described as rural. Compared with many dioceses, there are few teams, and few multi-parish benefices. There are approximately 231 stipendiary clergy. The ministry of Readers and Pastoral Workers is important, with over 400 licensed. The role of self-supporting ministers is increasing, with over 80 in post at present.

Roughly speaking, the Archdeaconry of Macclesfield covers that part of the diocese to the east of the M6, plus the area around Crewe and Nantwich. The Archdeaconry of Chester covers the rest of the diocese to the west of the M6. Each archdeaconry has a broad mix of urban and rural parishes. The Archdeacon of Chester lives in Chester, and the Archdeacon of Macclesfield lives in Congleton. Both now work from Church House, Daresbury.