Vicar - St Mary's Headington

Introduction

St Mary’s Headington, a single-church benefice in Cowley Deanery, is seeking a vicar who is excited by the message of the Gospel and has a heart for God and for community-minded mission.

 We are looking for a vicar who will:

•    Offer a balanced ministry of word and sacrament, guided by the Holy Spirit

•    Support Bible-based discipleship and mission

•    Bring people to faith in Jesus Christ and see the church grow

•    Engage, through preaching, with a broad range of listeners with varying outlooks, ages and understanding

•    Welcome, value and encourage everyone to use their gifts

•    Engage with schools and other community groups 

We offer:

•    A warm, diverse and engaged congregation, already deeply rooted in parish mission 

•    An opportunity to lead stage 2 of our building project, ‘Building to Serve’

•    An invitation to seek fresh vision together for the next phase of our church life

•    A renovated church, with improved facilities

•    Four-bedroom house with garage and large enclosed garden

The deadline for submission of applications is 26 May 2026.

Further information about the Diocese is available at https://www.oxford.anglican.org/

Shortlisting will take place on 28 May. Interviews expected to take place on 4 June, applicants are encouraged to keep this date free. 

For further details contact the Archdeacon of Oxford, the Venerable Jonathan Chaffey on archdeacon.oxford@oxford.anglican.org.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the DBS