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We are Church St Helens: one parish with eleven churches and a team of ten stipendiary clergy, learning together what it means to work as a team to the glory of God in St Helens. We are aiming to work more closely with one another: bringing together our laity and clergy to be more effective in mission, discipleship, leadership and justice. This continues to be a work in progress and we are looking for a dynamic leader who can continue this journey of change with us. 

You will lead two of our churches on the east side of the town of St Helens: St Paul’s Blackbrook and St Philip’s Parr. They are warm and welcoming communities, with great local teams of lay people. You will have a heart for introducing people to Jesus, deepening discipleship, developing Christian leaders and working for justice.

As part of the wider team you will find a contribution to the whole by developing a portfolio ministry according to your skills. We would love to develop our evangelism and our communications, but we would also love to see the passion and skills you will bring.

We are looking forward to serving with you.

Meet the Church:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pvHZkcszUg8

Note: this is a full-time permanent stipendiary post as Team Vicar. Housing is provided in one of our vicarage-standard houses in the parish. 

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Please do reach out to the Team Rector for a conversation about this exciting role or to speak about the wonderful things happening in Church Helens.

The Church St Helen’s Team Rector – The Revd Canon Dr Chris Daniel:

Mobile: 07914 760021 or Email: chris.daniel@churchsthelens.org

For more information please contact: 

Ven Simon Fisher, Archdeacon of St Helens & Warrington:

Mobile: 07914760021 or email: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org

We are continuing our work to actively increase the diversity of those working in the diocese and in pursuit of that we are using anonymous shortlisting. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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St Mary’s Grassendale is a medium/large active church in the south of Liverpool. The church is prominently situated on a main road, with its adjacent parish hall which is well used by a range of church groups and private rentals.

 The current parish has a population of 9,076 and a deprivation rating of 23.08. The Parish encompasses a range of socio-economic backgrounds and housing types, with many social housing initiatives within the Parish, and large privately owned Victorian houses in the roads immediately behind the church.

 There are excellent transport links locally, with Cressington metro station a 1-minute walk away, a bus stop outside the Church Hall, and a 15 minute ride into the city centre, or to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The parish includes a local high street, supermarket, Library, Garston park and leisure centre, Otterspool Promenade along the River Mersey, hairdressers, Beauty Therapists, Nursing and Residential Homes, Bars, Restaurants and Cafes and the newly refurbished Adventure Playground – the ‘Venny’.

 After much thought, St Mary’s have committed to joining with several other parishes in Liverpool South Deanery, as a new Single Larger Parish called Christ our Light. This follows the Diocese of Liverpool ‘Fit for Mission’ strategy. You will be working closely within a team within the Single Larger Parish with much of the administration being looked after by the central support services team, in order to free clergy and laity to focus on missional activity which builds the church and the Kingdom in this place. Over this transitional period, this post is offered on a 0.5 2 year interim post. The aspiration in the Deanery is for a post in this or similar form to continue longer term should funds allow, and you would be part of shaping that future with the wider team and Deanery.

Closing Date:         Sunday 15th February

• Introducing people to God through Jesus Christ
• Deepening discipleship, especially by means of our Rule of Life
• Developing Christian leaders in every place
• Working for justice

1. Establish a culture of invitation in evangelism within the local church.
2. Start new worshipping communities and maintain existing healthy worshipping communities that are accessible to all. 
3. Establish a culture in the local church of expecting a deepening of discipleship and putting into practice the 6 disciplines of the Rule of Life.  
4. Develop prayerfully a strategy for mission and church growth and aligning it with the Diocesan strategy Fit for Mission.
5. Identify, train, release and support new Christian leaders and teams. 
6. Encourage vocations by identifying the gifts of others and assisting people to seek God’s calling for their lives. 
7. Develop the distinctive ministry of the local Church within the wider context of the Diocese, Deanery and local ecumenical setting by establishing and maintaining good collaborative working relationships with clergy and lay colleagues. 
8. Lead your congregations both to pray for justice in the Church and the world and to recognize how, working with others, your congregations can work for more justice in the Church, your local communities, and the world. 
9. Ensure that safeguarding, financial and other governance disciplines are followed.

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We are Church St Helens: one parish with eleven churches and a team of ten stipendiary clergy, learning together what it means to work as a team to the glory of God in St Helens. We are aiming to work more closely with one another: bringing together our laity and clergy to be more effective in mission, discipleship, leadership and justice. This continues to be a work in progress and we are looking for a dynamic leader who can continue this journey of change with us. 

You will have a heart for introducing people to Jesus, deepening discipleship, developing Christian leaders and working for justice.

As part of the wider team you will find a contribution to the whole by developing a portfolio ministry according to your skills. We would love to develop our evangelism and our communications, but we would also love to see the passion and skills you will bring.

We are looking forward to serving with you.

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We are a church which has been transformed by the Leading Your Church into Growth programme and we would wish to continue to build our progress.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic vicar who will recognise gifts in others and encourage them to use them for God’s purposes and lead teams of volunteers to reach out to all ages and grow St Michael’s in the community.   We want a vicar who will lead us to a deeper love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. 

We are offering you a warm, welcoming and growing congregation who will support you both in prayer and practical aspects. We love to be actively involved in church services and events within and outside the church walls. We have a highly experienced PCC and team of Lay Readers, Church Wardens, Pastoral Assistant and Parish Administrator. We will be flexible in how you organise your week and know you need to take holidays and time off. 

After prayerful discernment St Michael’s voted in September 2025 to work with 8 other parishes in Sefton North and South Deaneries with the intention of becoming a Larger Single Parish. We are at the start of this journey supported by the Diocese of Liverpool’s ‘Fit for Mission’ team. This will mean that you will join a collaborative and supportive Clergy Leadership Team, and you will help us and the other churches to shape our new Larger Single Parish.

This is a part-time post equivalent to 3 days + Sundays without housing but with housing allowance provided pro rata or the option for House for Duty would also be possible

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St Peter’s Church is praying for a new vicar who will join us in bringing the gospel of God’s love and redemption to the people of Parr, situated in the deanery of St Helens in the diocese of Liverpool.  St Helens lies mid-way between Liverpool and Manchester and is surrounded by two major roads – the A58 and the A580, along with the motorways M6, M62 and M57, giving good links to two international airports, several universities and teaching hospitals.

We are an evangelical church with an outreach ministry to people of all ages and stages in our low-income community.  Our regular activities include a toddler group, coffee mornings, free hot refreshments, and we have good links with local schools and care homes. 

Our beautifully re-ordered church building is a focal point for local heritage interest, as well as a flexible space.  Our worship is structured without being overly informal – we do, however, robe for communion and pastoral services.  

We are looking for a vicar who will:

• Work alongside us, to develop and direct the gifts of the whole congregation, and deepen our Christian discipleship; 
• Be a catalyst for our mission to the community, interested in people of all-ages, and able to nurture growth in our church.
• Offer pastoral ministry within the church family

We can offer you:

• A small team of dedicated church members who all play our part in the mission and ministry of our church;
• An ethos motivated by the compassion and love of Jesus where all are welcome, and where we go the extra mile to serve the needs of our community. 

This post is offered under Common Tenure EITHER as a House-for-Duty post with a four-bedroom vicarage provided, OR as a part-time 0.4 stipendiary post without housing provided at a stipend of £15,836, depending on the needs of the person appointed.

For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Simon Fisher: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org

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We are an evangelical church with a faithful congregation with a usual Sunday attendance of 30 people with a wonderful opportunity for a priest to be creative and introduce new acts of worship and many missional opportunities. The church building itself has great potential as a community resource which villagers would welcome.

We are looking for a passionate, pastoral, approachable, friendly and caring priest who has experience of successful leadership and a desire to see the church grow.  You will be able to identify, build and strengthen the congregation, communicate well and provide Bible based teaching to enable people to put faith into action.

We are offering you a friendly, enthusiastic church family with 3 retired clergy and extensive lay ministry. 

The Vicarage is on a housing development very close to the church, detached with 5 bedrooms and garden.  

Newburgh is close to Parbold with a railway station and easy access to Southport and Wigan. It is in a rural setting and has a population of about 1000 with many facilities including a post office with small shop and café, The Red Lion pub, Eden café and a farm shop Wilton House. Applecast charity supports young people with learning difficulties and Newburgh CE school is rated as Outstanding by OFSTED. 

Please see the Person Specification, Role Description, Bishops’ statement and Parish Profile attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.

(If you would prefer it to be part-time without housing provided, we could be flexible)

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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road. 

St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.

One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.

Below you will find details of Team Rector and Priest in Charge and you can find details of Team Vicar and Associate Priest here: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9810 

Housing is provided in St James Vicarage, 159a St Helens Road, Eccleston Park L34 2QB and in St John’s Vicarage, Crossley Road WA10 3ND. Both are comfortable family homes next to two of our churches.

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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road. 

St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.

One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.

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We are looking for a priest who has the energy, vision and courage to help us grow our Church by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are attractive to the communities we serve. Both our Churches have engaged with ‘Leading your Church into Growth’ (LYCiG) and have woven their mission prayer into our liturgy and our prayer life. This engagement has underpinned our outreach work and informed our thinking as we work to grow our Churches.

Holy Trinity was built in 1890 and re-ordered in 2015 when pews were replaced by flexible seating, a new foyer was added with a range of facilities and a mezzanine floor was created at the west end of the nave. Our approach is broadly Liberal Evangelical. We often follow the lectionary but regularly enjoy embarking on a sermon series to encourage spiritual growth in a particular area and to give a freshness to our teaching and preaching. We value our relationship with Trinity St Peter’s CE school very highly.

St Michael and All Angels is an attractive grade 2* listed building and the only public building in the parish. Over the years we have held several artists’ days, retreats, open days and guided tours and is the meeting place for Great Altcar Parish Council. We have an extensive church garden and graveyard. We leave areas of the grounds unmown to encourage wildlife and we have placed several bird and bat boxes in the surrounding trees. We are a silver Eco church. A number of special services are held which are part of rural tradition at Rogationtide and Harvest, for example

Our united benefice has a gifted ministry team which includes an associate self supporting priest, 3 retired clergy, 5 lay readers and 3 informal worship leaders and preachers. In addition we have 2 organists/directors of music and a worship group at Holy Trinity and a robed choir at St Michael’s.

The vicarage is a short distance from the Church in the heart of Formby. It is a well- maintained, spacious and modern 4 -bedroom house with lovely gardens to front and rear.

Formby is a small town of about 25,000 and there are 2 other Anglican churches. Holy Trinity church itself lies in the commercial and shopping heart known as the ‘Village’ . The village provides a central and bustling location for everyday shopping opportunities with chains like Boots, Iceland, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Simply Food outlets but also smaller family run businesses. It has a modern swimming pool and fitness centre. Altcar is comprised of Great Altcar, a farming community, which is also home to ‘Farmer Ted’s’ and Little Altcar where most of the 3000 parishioners live. It is seen considerable growth with the the building of a new estate, Pinewood Park.

Transport links whether by bus or train are good to Liverpool and Southport and further afield to Manchester. If you’re up for a bit of a drive, within two hours you can reach the scenic coasts of North Wales, or head inland to the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and Peak District. Locally, you can discover the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Centre at Martin Mere, the historic Rufford Old Hall (National Trust), and the relaxing Formby Hall Golf Club. Formby Little Theatre and the Atkinson Arts Centre in Southport offer a lively mix of visual and performing arts. In Liverpool, You’ll have easy access to top venues like the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool Empire, Philharmonic Hall, and the Liverpool Arena. Art lovers will enjoy the rich variety of galleries including Tate Liverpool, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bluecoat.

We are praying for the right person to step into this role and join us in sharing the hope and love of Jesus with the world. Could that be you?

Closing date: 19/04/26

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Knotty Ash is a long‐established residential community on the eastern edge of Liverpool, with a parish population of around 12,400–13,300. It is a predominantly working‐class area with a broad age mix, including many families, single‐person households, and long‐term residents, and a slightly higher proportion of older adults than average. The parish sits within some of the most deprived areas nationally, with high levels of economic disadvantage, unemployment significantly above national averages, and many households on lower incomes. Housing is varied, ranging from terraced and semi‐detached homes to newer developments, with a substantial amount of social and affordable housing. Despite these challenges, Knotty Ash is known for its strong identity, community spirit, and good local amenities, including schools, community centres, and transport links into the city, offering real opportunities for pastoral care, partnership, and mission. 

The parish is diverse, with areas of significant deprivation alongside strong community networks and long‐standing local pride. Many families face economic challenges, and there are high levels of health inequality, disability, and social isolation. At the same time, Knotty Ash is full of warmth, humour, and neighbourliness – qualities that shape the way St John’s seeks to serve. Alder Hey children’s hospital is nearby.

St John’s is a warm, friendly, and increasingly intergenerational congregation, currently in a season of growth not only in numbers, but also in confidence, vision, and purpose. The church has embraced a vision to create a vibrant, welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages spiritual growth, fosters new disciples, and meets the needs of all ages – especially families with young children. In the vacancy, the PCC has developed a confident Strategy for Growth which outlines a clear, phased journey that includes deepening discipleship, strengthening the welcome, evolving service formats, expanding community outreach, and improving financial sustainability. The building has had significant work carried out in 2025 including a new audio visual system and a neurosensory room.

St John’s are looking for a vicar who will join them as a partner in ministry—someone who will lead with them rather than for them, who will listen well, encourage the gifts of others, and help shape mission together. The church tradition of the parish is central.

This is a full time stipendiary role. Housing is provided for the better performance of your duties in the well appointed 4 bedroom vicarage adjacent to the church. A photo gallery, floorplans and a video walk through of the house are linked in the Role Description.

Are you a priest who brings warmth and presence to parish life, someone who is inclusive and at ease among people of all ages? Do you offer confident and thoughtful leadership in worship, helping us to encounter God with depth and joy through intergenerational worship? Might you be a nurturer of discipleship, encouraging faith to grow in the everyday? Are you creative, engaging and ready to help St John’s build on current strengths, to further develop a vision as you journey forward as a parish? Could this be you?

Closing date: 26/04/26

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St Mark’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and faith-driven Deputy Headteacher to join our thriving school community and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of our development.

As a proud Church of England school within a supportive and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering educational excellence rooted in a strong Christian vision. Our core values underpin all that we do and shape our curriculum, relationships and leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and aspirational leader who is passionate about school improvement, high-quality teaching and learning, and nurturing the whole child spiritually, morally, socially and culturally.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Lisa Brown at recruitment@thewings.org.uk to make an appointment.

Full details of the Job Description and Person Specification are available within the application pack.

About the Role

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher will:

• Provide strategic leadership across the school
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Lead and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• Drive school improvement through rigorous monitoring and evaluation
• Promote and model the school’s Christian vision and values
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, governors, the parish and the wider community
• Play a key role within the wider Multi-Academy Trust network
• The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience and a strong commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Closing date: 26/04/26

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Are you an inspirational, values driven leader with the vision, warmth and determination to make a real impact? Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School in Burscough, is seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher following the retirement of our current Headteacher.

We are looking for a passionate and committed leader to support our school community on their journey in God’s love and learning. You will build on our school’s strong Christian foundation and our well-established reputation for inclusive educational excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.

We are looking for a committed Christian Headteacher who will:
• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have significant leadership experience, together with a proven record of delivering inclusive educational excellence and leading school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider school team forward, by living out our Christian values and vision.
• Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
• Maximise the potential of our facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment by utilising evidence-based research.
• Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church.
• Partner with the Governing Body to deliver positive change.
• Continue to promote positive engagement with parents, children, and families to ensure the school remains at the heart of the local community.

Closing date: 12:00, Friday, 24th April 2026

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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
• 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
• Be passionate about working at The Deanery and fully support our Christian ethos

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents
• ‘Warm and strict’ behaviour systems, meaning pupils can learn and teachers can teach
• A comprehensive induction programme
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued and listened to
• A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, including access to the full suite of NPQs

The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date: 20/04/26

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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 Science
• 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
• Be passionate about working at The Deanery

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents
• ‘Warm and strict’ behaviour systems, meaning pupils can learn and teachers can teach
• Centralised same-day detention systems
• A comprehensive induction programme
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued and listened to
• A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, including access to the full suite of NPQs

The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date: 20/04/26

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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 Science
• 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
• Be passionate about working at The Deanery

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued, listened to and able to fully use their gifts and talents
• ‘Warm and strict’ behaviour systems, meaning pupils can learn and teachers can teach
• Centralised same-day detention systems
• A comprehensive induction programme
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued and listened to
• A bespoke CPD programme for all staff, including access to the full suite of NPQs

The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date: 20/04/26

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