Could you help grow a bigger church and make a bigger difference?
Find all of our current vacancies across The Diocese of Liverpool here. You could be just the right person to join us!
We are a diverse and inclusive organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to growing, nurturing and serving our community. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to explore our job offers.
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Clergy Vacancies
Interim Vicar of Great Crosby St Faith and Waterloo St Mary
We are two different churches in the sense of tradition, location and facility but with one desire to share God’s love with all people across our communities. St Faith’s stands in the liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition centred on weekday eucharists and daily offices and with an extensive musical ministry. St Mary’s is a small, enthusiastic and multi generational church family who are committed to Inclusive Church. We are looking for someone who will bring fresh thinking and real energy to take us forward in our mission. We need someone who will respect our differing worship styles and traditions, who will be confident in bringing initiative and vision to our churches, who will care for us and the local community and help us to bring about change.
The post is interim for 3 years and during that time the deanery would consider whether the post would become permanent.
Applications Close: 10th June 2024
Interviews: 28th May 2024
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Team Rector of Gateacre Team
This year, the Deanery has embarked on the journey of exploring pastoral reorganisation to become a single larger parish under the diocesan strategy Fit for Mission. It is expected that the postholder will be committed to this journey, and should be aware that this post may change to that of Team Vicar in a reconfigured larger parish in a 2-3 year timescale (all clergy currently in post will have the opportunity to explore becoming Team Rector of the new parish).
The lay leadership of the parish have flourished in vacancy and discovered a renewed sense of commitment to mission. They want a rector who will work with them in a collaborative way, developing their discipleship, and raising up new leaders, rejoicing in shared leadership.
Applications Close: 10th June 2024
Interviews: 10th July 2024
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Team Rector of St Luke in the City and Priest in Charge of Toxteth St Margaret
Serving a vibrant, growing and rapidly changing part of Liverpool city centre, this is a fabulous place to live and work.
This newly configured post holds together the three existing churches of the St Luke in the City team with a new partner church, St Margaret of Antioch, representing a new collaborative way of working. The Team Parish of St Luke in the City was one of the earliest experiments in creating a larger single parish, when five historic parishes came together 25 years ago. Now the Deanery has embarked on the journey of exploring pastoral reorganisation to become a single larger parish under the diocesan strategy Fit for Mission. It is expected that the postholder will be committed to this journey, and should be aware that this post may change to that of Team Vicar in a reconfigured larger parish in a 2-3 year timescale (all clergy currently in post will have the opportunity to explore becoming Team Rector of the new parish). It will be important for the postholder to be willing to work in partnership with people of goodwill of all faiths and none as the churches serve their communities.
Applications Close: 4th July 2024
Interviews: 29th July 2024
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Team Rector of Netherton and Sefton Team Ministry
We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Rector who will be sensitive to the contexts and needs of both parishes, in terms of mission, worship and demographic. To enable the clergy to focus on mission priorities and supporting worship, members of the PCC take responsibility for administrative matters such as finance, buildings and maintenance, the church diary and preparation of materials to support services.
We are offering you a supportive and welcoming church community who will respect your time off and the need to care for your own wellbeing and that of your family. We commit to working with you, to being open to new ways of working and helping to provide the resources you need.
Applications Close: 17th June 2024
Interviews: 12th July 2024
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Team Vicar Designate, Christ Our Hope / Vicar of Christ Church Norris Green
We are looking for a talented priest to bring fresh vision to this mission-shaped and community-minded church in the open evangelical tradition; someone with a clear call to ministry in a UPA, who will love this place and the people here. We also want someone who will enjoy working in the new Christ Our Hope Fit for Mission larger single parish; someone who will be energised by working in this new, collaborative way with clergy and lay teams across a wider area.
The vision of Christ Church is Building God’s Kingdom in Norris Green and Introducing People to Jesus; seeking to do this by loving God, supporting each other, and serving our community. We are looking someone who really wants to be here, who will get wholeheartedly behind this vision, and who comes not only to lead, but to become a genuine part of this diverse, inclusive church family. This is an active church with well developed lay leadership; a vicar is needed to lead and inspire, but not to try to do everything themselves. Willingness to love and be embedded in the local community is important, as is a particular heart for discipling children and young people. It is important to the PCC that the new vicar is willing to work with them on using the newly commended Prayers of Love and Faith, and is supportive of women’s ministry, but they are not a campaigning church.
Applications Close: 10th June 2024
Interviews: 28th June 2024
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School Vacancies
Deputy Headteacher - St Elphin’s CE Primary School
The children, staff and governing body of St Elphin’s CE VA Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, dynamic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work in partnership with the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and development of our school. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner, who is also a determined and ambitious leader with the ability to share, model and demonstrate the key characteristics of highly effective learning and teaching to continue to
improve standards for all children in our school.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will be expected to lead positively by example and professionally inspire and develop others to be the best they can be for the benefit of our children across all phases. Successful candidates must have previous proven experience of successful senior leadership and be able to provide challenge, rigour and strategic direction
Applications Close: 10th May 2024 9:00 am
Interviews: 21st May 2024
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Teacher of Science - The Deanery Church of England High School
Required from 1st September 2024: Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher of Science who will enjoy being part of a collaborative and dedicated team that work with integrity together.
You will join a large team of specialist staff, dedicated to excellent teaching and learning. The role will mainly be focused on the teaching of Science at Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential of also teaching to A Level. The successful candidate will:
- Be willing to work hard, be kind and make a difference
- Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject
- Be an excellent classroom teacher with the ability to inspire pupils about the subject
- Be able to communicate scientific concepts clearly and accurately
- Identify knowledge gaps and devise effective intervention strategies
- Provide feedback to pupils about their learning and how to improve
- Use data effectively to track the progress of pupils
- Support pupils as they prepare for GCSE examinations
Applications Close: 13th May 2024 noon
Interviews: 16th May 2024
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Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager - St James CE Primary School (Haydock)
We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our last OFSTED inspection was in 2023, and we were delighted to be rated as good. We are a member of Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Pastoral and Safeguarding Manager. The successful candidates will
- Be an excellent communicator and able to work well in teams.
- Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.
- Be driven and determined to effect change for our families.
- Be committed to the safeguarding of young people.
- Recognise the importance of attendance in supporting and safeguarding Children to promote their welfare and attainment.
- Be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our school.
Applications Close: 20th May 2024 9:00 am
Interviews: 24th May 2024
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Roles at other related organisations
Youth Mission Enabler (2 Roles; 1 Maternity Leave Cover and 1 Vacancy) - Wigan Deanery Trust
Are you passionate about seeing young people become followers of Jesus? To see them fulfil their potential and join in the mission across Church Wigan? We have an exciting opportunity as Youth Mission Enabler (2 roles - maternity cover and vacancy) to do just that!
The successful applicants will be part of the Next Generation Team, leading pioneering mission to young people aged 11-29. Embedded in local Hubs of Church Wigan, the Youth Mission Enabler will be involved in discipleship and outreach in local schools, the community, and the Church. We need courageous innovators to help Hubs grow in effective outreach to younger generations, build teams of passionate volunteers with a heart for the next generation, and plant new worship communities that help facilitate mission, community, and discipleship.
Applications Close: 28th May 2024
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Shop Manager - ASK Community Store, All Saints Church
We are seeking to recruit a positive and outgoing person to manage our Community Store and support and motivate our team of volunteers. Good customer service skills are a key factor of this role as well as a commitment to providing a warm welcome to the diverse range of people you will meet. The Shop currently operates as a Charity shop three days per week.
In addition to the Charity Shop, the premises are also used by Food Pantry on a Wednesday afternoon. We also offer a craft group, an informal act of worship and a knit and natter group. These run on Wednesday mornings on a monthly basis. Each project has it’s own leaders/teams and would work alongside the Shop Manager.
We see the Shop as ‘Church’ and seek to recruit someone who can engage with this perspective.
Applications Close: 24th May 2024
Interviews: 30th May 2024
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Choir Director - Prescot Parish Church
We are looking for a gifted, faithful individual with a love for God and a passion for choral music to help lead us into this next chapter in the vast history of Prescot Parish Church, securing and growing our choral heritage. Working with our warm and welcoming choir and talented choir team – could you be that person?
Applications Close: 24th May 2024
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Parish Administrator - Christ our Hope Liverpool
This is an exciting and challenging role for someone who knows and loves the Church and wants to help her move forward for a sustainable future.
This role is a next step towards the setting up of a parish Support Services Team, in time, to be made up of a small staff team and volunteers. In this phase, the role holder will work closely with the Team Rector (designate) in order to provide general administration to support the effective running of the emerging new parish.
The main responsibilities will include carrying out administrative tasks, developing and implementing streamlined processes thus relieving the administrative burden currently shouldered by individual parishes, and so free people up for mission and ministry. This will entail positively handling a variety of diverse tasks in an organised and efficient manner. As well as investing in people, the parish will be supported with appropriate technology and software solutions.
This is a new role and as such may be subject to change as new initiatives emerge and develop over time
Applications Close: 24th May 2024
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Treasurer - Christ Our Hope Liverpool
The treasurer’s role for Christ our Hope Liverpool plays an important part in helping to uphold the mission and ministry of the new parish.
We are looking for a volunteer with relevant skills and experience to monitor the Parish finances throughout the year, prepare and deliver reports to the PCC, and end of year accounts to the Charities Commission, and to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and guidelines. Support Services will resource the team with day to day finance administration. Together with the PCC, Local Leadership Teams and Gift-Aid secretaries you will encourage and promote the use of the Parish Giving Scheme, regular giving, digital giving, legacies, and wise and missional stewardship. You will be the Chair of the PCC Finance Sub-Committee, building a team who meet regularly and encouraging and helping the Finance Coordinators of each church or worshipping community.
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Roles at Liverpool Cathedral
Verger (Part-Time) - Liverpool Cathedral
Working as part of the Verger team in the largest Cathedral in the UK (and 5th largest in the World) you will be part of a busy team facilitating the requirements of liturgical services and secular events throughout the year. You will also provide a welcoming presence to the many visitors which the Cathedral attracts from around the world.
Working as part of the team of Vergers, General Assistants & Cleaners or alone, the Verger’s role is to ensure that all services held in the Cathedral are setup as required and to assist clergy in the delivery of said services as appropriate. The Verger will assist with general housekeeping duties ensuring that the Cathedral is presented in the best possible way. Setting up and clearing away all events or any other activities held in the Cathedral, St. James’ House and their precincts as required.
The Verger will be required to work closely with and under the instruction of the Operations Manager and at times Chapter or other members of management who may be in a supervisory role for a particular service, event or activity. At times and if appropriate when delegated to do so by management (dependant on experience) the Verger will supervise the work of a small team of casuals who come in to assist with setups and derigs of services, events & activities.
Applications Close: 12th May 2024
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Choral Scholar - Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral are inviting applications for the positions of Tenor and Bass Choral Scholars to join our music team. These roles are ideal for outstanding gap year, undergraduate or postgraduate students. However, all applications will be considered equally. As our Choral Scholarship programme is funded mainly by the Francis Neilson Trust (our fund for furthering the musical development of choristers and former choristers during their childhood and early adult years) we strongly encourage applications from applicants aged 18-25. However, in some circumstances, applications from older ages will be considered.
The scholarships are provided by the cathedral´s music trust, the Francis Neilson Trust, set up for the education of young singers in the cathedral. As such we will require scholars to assist with some mentoring of the choristers on a rotational basis.
The Choral Scholars will be fully involved in the busy life of the Music Department, singing alongside the Vicars Choral and choristers in the cathedral choir. The department is a friendly and welcoming one and a number of social events are part of the experience. The scholars will be welcome and encouraged to join the cathedral´s youth group (18-25) known as the Overcrofters.
Concert work is an important part of the choir’s work and they frequently join with the choir of the Metropolitan Cathedral for concerts and services and also the choirs of Manchester and Chester Cathedrals each year for a joint choral evensong. The cathedral choir supports a termly concert in the cathedral as part of the extensive choral outreach within the city and also gives a termly concert in a Diocesan church. New works are commissioned on a regular basis and there is plenty of challenging music to sing. The Choral Scholars are expected to attend all choral rehearsals and services as per the schedule.
Applications Close: 19th May 2024
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