Children’s Ministry Lead – Grace London

Crosslands; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused church in central London is seeking a passionate leader for its growing children's ministry. This role involves designing engaging curriculum, managing a dedicated team of volunteers, and fostering connections with families in the church community. With a vibrant congregation and a commitment to outreach, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. If you have a heart for ministry and a desire to nurture young faith, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave

Weekly staff lunch

Regular staff socials

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in a professional or voluntary capacity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage curriculum for children's groups.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for the ministry.
• Communicate effectively with families and integrate them into the ministry.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teamwork and volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Experience in children’s ministry

Relevant training or certifications

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary (to be discussed at interview)

Hours: Full Time

OVERVIEW

The church was planted in September 2014, by a small group of young adults. In the ten years since then, we have grown fairly constantly and moved through many phases of maturity. Today, the church is full of life and vibrancy, meeting across three congregations in central London, and gathering predominantly 20s and 30s from a wide array of backgrounds and nationalities. In addition to our Sunday services, we have around thirty midweek home groups (called Life Groups). We seek to engage in evangelism to secular Londoners through our Salt Live events and the Salt Course, and we experience an ongoing and ready opportunity to help those with no faith as well as those who are rediscovering faith in Jesus.

As the church has grown, the children’s ministry has steadily grown in size. There are many young families at Grace London, with ~80 children currently involved in the children’s groups. We currently run five children’s groups for 2-12 year olds and anticipate beginning youth work as the current cohort of children reaches that age. There are ~60 volunteers involved in the children’s ministry, including a good number of parent helpers.

We are seeking a leader to oversee and nurture our growing children’s ministry. In this role, you will steward and communicate our vision for the ministry, manage and support the volunteer team, and design engaging curriculum and Sunday teaching for our children’s groups. You will also play a vital role in integrating the children’s ministry into the broader life of the church – collaborating with the staff team, communicating with families, and fostering greater awareness and involvement within the church community.

Responsibilities

1. CURRICULUM & TEACHING: You’ll be responsible for designing the curriculum and teaching for our children’s groups, including:

• Designing the curriculum for our children’s groups (i.e. selecting/adapting/designing curriculum, creating lesson plans, etc.)
• Preparing teaching materials for volunteer teachers
• Managing and preparing resources for Sunday groups

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & TRAINING: You’ll be responsible for recruiting and training the volunteer team who serve in our Sunday children’s groups, including:

• Promoting and communicating children’s ministry across the church
• Recruiting and inducting new volunteers into the team (including DBS process)
• Arranging and delivering training for volunteers (e.g. safeguarding, behaviour management, teaching, etc.)

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION: You’ll be responsible for coordinating the volunteer teams, including:

• Creating and shaping volunteer team culture and ethos
• Fostering community and relationships across volunteer teams
• Identifying and appointing volunteer leaders/teachers
• Creating rotas and communicating with team members

COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES: You’ll be responsible for communicating and connecting with families, including:

• Connecting with new families and helping them integrate into the ministry
• Producing weekly updates to the parents to reinforce Sunday’s lessons
• Communicating with parents around the ministry

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of working with children, either in a voluntary or professional capacity
• Experience and aptitude for working with teams and/or volunteers
• Passion for God and evidence of a vibrant personal walk with Him
• Passion for working with children to help them understand, relate to, and worship God
• Enthusiasm for the local church and its mission
• High level of personal organisation
• An eye for detail and a desire to bring tasks to completion
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
• Organised, efficient, and able to manage a diverse set of tasks
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and prioritise accordingly
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where required

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (to be discussed at interview)
• 25 days of paid annual leave in addition to bank holiday entitlement
• Weekly staff lunch on Mondays plus regular staff socials

FURTHER DETAILS

• This role is intended as a full-time role (40 hours, 5 days per week), but we are open to discussing part-time arrangements (minimum 3 days per week)
• There is a requirement to work on Sundays, particularly in the hours of 9am – 2pm (e.g. preparing rooms for groups, overseeing groups, and connecting with families)
• We’d expect some of your working time to be based at the Church office in Oval, although there is some flexibility on this.
• There is a genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Evangelical Christian

TO APPLY

Please email a CV with a covering letter summarising why you are interested in this role to Pete Mills – [e-mail]