Children & Families Lead

St Mary's Ambleside; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community church in the Lake District is seeking a passionate leader for their children's ministry. This full-time role involves pioneering engaging programs, supporting parents, and leading outreach events. The ideal candidate will have deep faith, a heart for children, and the creativity to grow the ministry from the ground up. Applicants should be prepared to work Sundays and some evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading children's or family ministries.
• A deep love for Jesus and a heart for children.
• Ability to engage and support families.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer and grow a vibrant children's ministry.
• Shape engaging Sunday and midweek programmes.
• Support parents and lead missional outreach events.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Compassion

Missional outreach

Job description

St Mary\'s Ambleside Ambleside, England, United Kingdom

32,000

34,000

Description of Job

St. Mary\'s Church is seeking a Spirit-filled, creative leader to pioneer and grow a vibrant children and families ministry in the stunning Lake District. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up as part of a dynamic new leadership team.

You\'ll shape engaging Sunday and midweek programmes, support parents, and pioneer missional outreach like holiday clubs, family fun days, and after-school events. You\'ll help children encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and feel fully part of church life—not just the church of tomorrow, but of today.

With a new Team Rector and fresh vision, we\'re investing in a culture of worship, community, and mission. You\'ll work alongside our Worship Leader, Operations Director, and Ambleside Parish Centre (home to food clubs, youth work, and more) to model the love of God to our town. Safeguarding and spiritual formation are at the heart of this role.

This is a calling as much as a job. If you love Jesus, have a heart for children, and want to pioneer with creativity and compassion, we\'d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including Sunday morning, with some evening work expected