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 Oswald’s, working in partnership with The Centenary Project in the Diocese of Sheffield as a Children & Families Minister.
We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with children and their families who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.
During this maternity cover role you will play a key role in leading the growth and development of our work with children and families. You will work closely with the leadership team as we seek to grow discipleship among children and families and discern opportunities to engage with our community and schools.
- 16 hours per week (flexible terms of working such as term time only can be considered)
- Salary £11,657 (£25,500 FTE)
- 1 year fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)
- Enrolment into pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
General responsibilities: –
- Lead and model creative biblical teaching that engages children on Sunday’s
- Build a healthy and sustainable culture within children’s ministry
- Help discern and develop effective ways of connecting with local families
- To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield
Closing date: Midnight, 29th November 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th November 2026
Interviews to be held: 7th December 2026
This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028.
For an informal conversation and application form, contact Simon Oatridge, Priest-in-Charge: simon.oatridge@stoswaldschurch.co.uk
For more information about the Centenary Project, visit: www.centenaryproject.org.uk or contact Dave Ludbrook, Pastoral Manager: dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
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: HR@sheffield.anglican.org
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