The Church of England
Children & Families Minister – St Chad’s, Woodseats
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Employed locally by the parish working in partnership with the Centenary Project, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join the Diocese of Sheffield’s exciting initiative, The Centenary Project, 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.
St Chad’s is a church with a warm, family-friendly heart and deep roots into the Woodseats community, where there are two large state primary schools along with many pre-schools and therefore, several hundred families.
Job Details
- Hours: 24 Hours per week (flexible terms of working such as term time only can be considered)
- Salary: Starting Salary £17,472 – £19,968 (£27,300 – £31,200 FTE)
- Annual salary review
- Pension: 10% employer contribution
- Holiday entitlement: Generous
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Responsibilities
- To develop links with local families, building relationships and becoming a key person within the local community.
- To work alongside and help grow St Chad’s team of volunteers who will help engage and nurture children and their families in the life of the church and wider community.
- To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield.
Application Timeline
- Closing date for all applications: Sunday 6th September 2026 (midnight)
- Shortlisting date: W/C 7th September 2026
- Interviews to be held on: W/C 21st September 2026
Contact Information
For more information about the Church, visit: www.stchads.org/welcome.htm or to apply and obtain an application form, contact Tim Hopkinson: tim@stchads.org
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For more information about the Centenary Project, visit: www.centenaryproject.org.uk or contact Dave Ludbrook, Pastoral Manager: dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Requirements
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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