Rector (Full-time position, single charge)

Church Times; Kelso; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Church in Kelso invites a priest to become Rector, rooted in sacramental life, to lead our growing congregation in mission and ministry across Kelso and surrounding communities. The role focuses on inspiring vision, fresh outlook, and taking the gospel off the page into real life.

The appointment is subject to PVG Scheme disclosure; closing date 6 November 2026; interview 5 December 2026; we are a registered charity SC006302 seeking a faithful leader for our shared

Job description

www.standrewskelso.co.uk

Remuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend

We are seeking a priest, rooted in the sacramental life of the Church, to be the next Rector of St Andrew's Scottish Episcopal Church. Someone who will come alongside us in our next season of mission and ministry in Kelso and the surrounding community, and who will inspire us in our vision for the future, bringing a fresh outlook on how we continue to take the gospel 'off the page' and put it into real life.

We are a healthy and growing congregation that values the importance of offering a warm welcome to all, expressed through our liturgy, our hospitality and our care for one another.

Might God be calling you to lead St Andrew's?

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

Closing date: 6th November 2026

Interview date: 5th December 2026

Registered Charity Number SC006302