Families Minister

Church of England; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

St Paul’s, Wordsworth Avenue in Sheffield, is seeking a Families Minister to join our team, working with children, young people and families to grow ministry in church and community.

This 5-year fixed-term post is 25 hours per week, with term-time flexibility considered; salary £17,500–£20,714 per year with pension and generous holiday. The role includes leading teaching on Sundays and building a caring, connected church family.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian required to join the team.
• Experience with children, youth and families essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model creative biblical teaching that engages children on Sundays.
• Build a healthy and sustainable culture within children’s ministry.
• Help discern and develop effective ways of connecting with local families.
• Be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield.

Skills

Commitment to Christian faith

Experience with children

Experience with young people

Experience with families

Job description

Employed locally by the parish working in partnership with the Centenary Project an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield

This is an opportunity to join our growing team at St Paul’s, Wordsworth Avenue. Working in partnership with The Centenary Project in the Diocese of Sheffield as the role of Families Minister.

We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with children, young people and their families who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.

• 25 Hours per week (flexible terms of working such as term time only can be considered)
• Salary £17,500 – £20,714 (£26,250 – £31,071 FTE)
• 5 years fixed-term contract
• Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement

General responsibilities: –

1. Lead and model creative biblical teaching that engages children on Sundays
2. Build a healthy and sustainable culture within children’s ministry
3. Help discern and develop effective ways of connecting with local families
4. To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield

Closing date for all applications:Tuesday 3 November 2026 (midnight)
Shortlisting date:Thursday 5 November 2026
Interviews to be held on:Thursday 19 November 2026

This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028.

Application Information:

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Rev. Andy Poultney, Priest-in-Charge: [e-mail]

For more information about the Centenary Project, visit: www.centenaryproject.org.uk or contact Dave Ludbrook, Pastoral Manager: [e-mail]

Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions – for more information about this, contact: [e-mail]