to be our schools’ ministry lead

to be missionally rooted in Kempsford

to support our ministry in the villages.

The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Team Vicar to this 5 Villages team, who want to build thriving, future-proof parishes for generations to come. They are working with an evolving Team and Deanery vision to deepen the sense of community belonging, strengthen outreach, and ensure that the church remains a place of refuge, faith, mission and service for all ages.

We are praying for a collaborative leader who will:

• encourage openness and new ideas to reach out to people of
  all ages in our communities
• lead our Team vision to ensure that schools are at the heart of our mission
• enjoy and embrace the variety of life, liturgical traditions and communities in our expanding villages
• work as part of the deanery family, especially with a soon to be appointed Deanery Operations Lead, lay and ordained colleagues

What we offer:

• welcoming and loving communities, our full and prayerful support and a collaborative and dedicated team that values the gifts and strengths of all

Interested? Preliminary details and application forms please click on 'apply for this job' button below.

For an informal discussion call: The Ven Katrina Scott,

Archdeacon of Cheltenham, on 07484 967570

Applications to Debbie Long, Archdeacon’s PA, at dlong@glosdioc.org.uk by 10am on 7 November 2025

Interviews: 3 December 2025