Rector - The Shelswell Benefice

An exciting opportunity to lead 10 rural parishes, near to Oxford and the growing town of Bicester and with easy access to London.

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Work with our PCCs and congregations to discern where God is leading in this place;
  • Help us to live lives faithful to the Gospel, and to grow as Christians; 
  • Engage with a wide variety of people within and without the Church to build up our village communities;
  • Encourage what is good and develop opportunities for improvement.

We can offer:

  • Warm and welcoming churches and villages;
  • A supportive Ministry Team and lay leadership;
  • Some experienced lay worship leaders;
  • Two Church of England Primary schools, with strong connections to the Church;
  • A well-appointed 4-bedroom detached Rectory and parochial expenses met in full.

For an informal discussion, please contact Associate Archdeacon Jane Haslam at jane.haslam@oxford.anglican.org

Click HERE for the benefice Profile, and to apply, please visit: https://pathways.churchofengland.org and click on the Diocese of Oxford.

Closing date:   Monday 19th January 2026
Interviews:    Thursday 12th February 2026

DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required.
 

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