Vacancies

ST PETER’S, PEEBLES AND ST ANDREW’S, INNERLEITHEN:
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Priest-in-Charge (initially for 5 years)
A full-time position
St Peter’s, Peebles and St Andrew’s, Innerleithen

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.

Closing date for applications: 20 March 2026

View or download our Church Profile:

Download and complete our Application Form:

If you have any difficulty downloading these files – or if you would like them provided in an alternative format – please contact stpeterschurchpeebles@gmail.com. You can also view this vacancy on the St Peter’s, Peebles website. 

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 email dean@dioceseofedinburgh.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

ST MARY’S DALMAHOY: MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST

Music Director/Organist

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the much-valued musical tradition at this welcoming and inclusive church in the broad church Scottish Episcopal tradition. We seek someone who:

• Is an accomplished organist or would consider a pianist with a keen interest in learning the organ
• Can work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Is flexible and can help plan music that engages the whole congregation in worship
• Is liturgically aware, or willing to learn, committed and reliable.

We have a small loyal group of singers which meet on Wednesday mornings to practice the hymns for the 10:30am Eucharist on Sundays. We hope to grow this aspect of our congregational life. We also host an annual Choir Festival for Primary schools in the area. We hope to grow this community initiative in the future. In addition, there is the opportunity for a good number of weddings throughout the year.

For further details, or to arrange a visit and conversation, please contact the Rector, Christine Downey

Email: rector@stmarysdalmahoy.org.uk
Tel: 07986957718

Appointment subject to PVG check.