Part-time Incumbent ST Nicholas', Burton and St Michael, Shotwick

Introduction

St Nicholas Burton and St Michael Shotwick

We are seeking a part-time incumbent for this rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester. The post is for Sunday duties plus 3½ days per week in return for a 50% stipend. There are strong links with the church school, and committed and supportive lay leadership. An excellent modern house is provided.

We need a leader who will:

• Build on opportunities in our relationship with our local communities and CofE primary school, thereby work to expand and grow our churches. 
• Provide oversight and encouragement to Burton’s Children and Family worker, and work collaboratively with them and our Junior Church team. 
• Nurture the spiritual growth of individuals and the congregations, helping us to deepen our relationship with Christ and grow in faith together. 
• Find joy in enabling people to worship in both traditional and modern services and encourage our congregations to live out our Christian faith in everyday life. 
• Provide leadership on Safeguarding with the support of the PSO. 
• Support, lead and inspire our congregations. 

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

Burton and Shotwick advert - Diocese of Chester

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.

Closing date: 31 May

Interviews:    23 June

For an informal conversation, please contact:
 The Ven Dr Michael Gilbertson, Archdeacon of Chester
 michael.gilbertson@chester.anglican.org 

Safeguarding

• The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
• Applicants are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. They will not be shortlisted unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.

 Diversity 

• We will welcome applications from underrepresented groups.