Locum Appointment, Corby Church of Scotland

The Kirk Session of Corby Church of Scotland wish to appoint a Locum as soon as possible in January 2026. Anyone with a current Church of Scotland Practising Certificate is eligible to apply. Where a potential Locum has been identified who is not a member of a Presbytery or who does not hold a current Practising Certificate, the Presbytery – usually through one of its committees – should determine whether it is able to sanction the appointment. We would welcome expressions of interest from any of our Ecumenical Partners and Friends.

For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that the Interim Moderator is responsible, with the Kirk Session, for the oversight of the congregation and the Interim Moderator shall, to all intents and purposes, act as the line manager of the Locum. It is the duty of the Kirk Session to ensure that the person appointed as Locum is a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme in relation to the appointment. This can be arranged through the Safeguarding Unit of the Church of Scotland at 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN.

This is a paid position, and the individual will receive a monthly payment, which will be calculated to reflect both the pulpit supply element and the pastoral or other duties undertaken on behalf of the charge.

The current amount payable to a Locum working two days per week/one service every Sunday is £1,175.33 per month for a standard vacancy, and £1,392.00 per month for those in a linked charge to cover two Sunday services every Sunday. Fees to those Locums working less than the standard two days per week will be adjusted pro rata using the rates below.

Please note that Employer’s National Insurance is payable on Locum pay even if the individual is over State Pension Age. There may also be a pension contribution payable.

 Please do give this Locum appointment your prayerful consideration and if you wish to make some informal enquiries, please contact the Reverend Dr David Coulter, the Interim Moderator, on 07733846115 or via dcoulter@churchofscotland.org.uk