House For Duty Priest, St Michael and All Angels, Westgate Common, Wakefield

Introduction

We are looking for a House for Duty Priest (three days a week plus Sundays) for this vibrant and characterful church, with a growing congregation of all ages.  St Michael's is in the Modern Catholic tradition, and serves a multicultural and busy parish in central Wakefield.  It has a growing schools ministry, and works closely with Wakefield City of Sanctuary, a Refugee charity that works out of the St Michael's buildings.  We are looking for a prayerful and inspiring priest who can maintain and build on these links while growing the discipleship of the congregation.

Attached are the Parish Profile, the Parish Brochure, the Person Specification, the Role Description and a Statement from the Bishop of Wakefield welcoming applications for the post.

For more information about this role, please contact the Archdeacon of Pontefract, Ven Cat Thatcher, on 07902 102513 or cat.thatcher@leeds.anglican.org. 

Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026

Shortlisting:  Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interviews:  Monday 9 November 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.