Priest-in-Charge (initially for 5 years)

A full-time position

 

www.stpeterspeebles.org

 

Remuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend

 

We are a linked charge of two churches in the Tweed Valley, 20 miles south of Edinburgh, in a beautiful part of our diocese. We are looking for a gifted priest who will enjoy the challenge of helping us live the gospel creatively and passionately within our communities.

 

We are seeking to appoint a Priest-in-Charge who is

• A person of deep personal faith.
• Able to lead us in inspiring liturgical and musical worship.
• A thoughtful and gifted teacher.
• A people person who can encourage children as an integral part of our church life.
• Passionate about helping our congregations engage with our communities.

Within the initial period of this appointment and subject to longer-term financial viability the bishop may, with the consent of the Vestries (church councils), decide to license the Priest-in-Charge as Rector.

 

For more information or an informal discussion please contact The Very Revd Frances Burberry (Dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh) on: 0131 315 0404 or e-mail: dean@dioceseofedinburgh.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Congregational profile, person specification and application form are on the St Peter’s website.

 

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record Disclosure (Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007).

 

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026

Interview date: Saturday 18th April 2026

 

For a Word version of the application form, visit www.stpeterspeebles.org/ or email stpeterschurchpeebles@gmail.com

 

Registered SCIO Number SC002464 – St Peter’s

Registered SCIO Number SC022359 – St Andrew’s