Vicar

St Mary’s Headington, Cowley Deanery

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

Oxford Diocese

Ref: JN014808

St Mary’s Headington, a single-church benefice in Cowley Deanery, is seeking a vicar who is excited by the message of the Gospel and has a heart for God and for community-minded mission.

We are looking for a vicar who will:

Offer a balanced ministry of word and sacrament, guided by the Holy Spirit
Support Bible-based discipleship and mission
Bring people to faith in Jesus Christ and see the church grow
Engage, through preaching, with a broad range of listeners with varying outlooks, ages and understanding
Welcome, value and encourage everyone to use their gifts
Engage with schools and other community groups

We offer:

A warm, diverse and engaged congregation, already deeply rooted in parish mission
An opportunity to lead stage 2 of our building project, ‘Building to Serve’
An invitation to seek fresh vision together for the next phase of our church life
A renovated church, with improved facilities
Four-bedroom house with garage and large enclosed garden

For the Parish Profile, job description and to apply please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

Further information about the Diocese is available at: www.oxford.anglican.org/

The deadline for submission of applications is 26 May 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on 28 May. Interviews expected to take place on 4 June, applicants are encouraged to keep this date free.

For further details contact the Archdeacon of Oxford, the Venerable Jonathan Chaffey on archdeacon.oxford@oxford.anglican.org.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the DBS

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Closing date: 26 May 2026

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