Children & Families Ministry Leader - Flexible Week

New Wine; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working week

Office at Hope House with adminsupport

Supportive team

Job summary

New Wine is seeking a passionate, Christ-centred leader to head the church’s outreach and discipleship ministry among primary school children and their families at St John’s Church, Weymouth. The role is 20–25 hours per week with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum, pro rata where appropriate.

The post involves visionary leadership, safeguarding, and close collaboration with school and community partners to support children’s faith development and family engagement.

Qualifications

• A committed Christian with Bible centrality and openness to the Holy Spirit.
• Calling to minstry with children and families.
• Proven leadership gifts and experience.
• Self-motivated and hardworking.
• Relevant experience of working with children and families.
• Clear and effective communicator.
• Ability to build and nurture teams.
• Commitment to safeguarding best practice and development.
• Experience of Christian-based school ministry.
• Experience of working with/in a primary school.
• Experience of leading children in worship.
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Competence in using social media.

Responsibilities

• Visionary leadership of the church’s ministry among children and families.
• Safely recruit, train and lead volunteer teams.
• Develop church services for children and family ministry, including services led by children.
• Run holiday clubs and events for children and families.
• Lead/oversee weekly Parent and Toddler Group (Little Fishes).
• Identify local needs and respond; develop support groups for parents.
• Liaise with childcare professionals (CAMHS, school, council, charities).
• Lead Collective Worship at St John's Primary and contribute to school services.
• Develop strong links between school and church.

Skills

Committed Christian

Ministry with children

Leadership

Self-motivated

Experience with children and families

Clear communicator

Team building

Safeguarding experience

School-based ministry experience

Experience with primary schools

Leading children in worship

Experience with external agencies

Social media competence

Job description

New Wine is seeking a passionate, Christ-centred leader to head the church’s outreach and discipleship ministry among primary school children and their families at St John’s Church, Weymouth. The role is 20–25 hours per week with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 per annum, pro rata where appropriate.

The post involves visionary leadership, safeguarding, and close collaboration with school and community partners to support children’s faith development and family engagement.