Team Vicar: Parish of the Good Shepherd, Ashton-under-Lyne

We are seeking a prayerful and inspiring priest to join our team as Team Vicar, sharing in the worship and mission of our parish and wider Mission Community.

Team Vicar – Parish of the Good Shepherd, Ashton-Under-Lyne

We are seeking a prayerful and inspiring priest to join our team as Team Vicar, sharing in the worship and mission of our parish and wider Mission Community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Rooted in prayer and grounded in the Eucharist
• Committed to the Diocese’s vision for growth, renewal, and discipleship
• Collaborative, able to work well with lay and ordained colleagues
• Confident in engaging with the wider community, including schools and families

Who can demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills across all ages
• A gift for encouraging and developing the ministry of others
• A heart for pastoral care and shared ministry
• A passion for helping the Church grow spiritually and numerically

Essential:

• A clear commitment to a strong safeguarding culture

If you are a supportive team player with a hopeful vision for the Church’s future, we would love to hear from you.

Join us as we seek to grow in faith, serve our community, and share the love of Christ.

Job attachments

Further information is available in the Parish Profiles, Person Specification and Role Description.

How to apply

Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact the Team Rector, The Reverend Dr Paul Monk:

Closing date: Wednesday, 27th May

Interviews: Wednesday, 24th June