The Church of England
Families Minister – St Paul’s, Wordsworth Avenue
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Closing Date
03 November 2026, 00:00
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 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 coordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.
Job Details
- Hours: 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)
- Contract: 5 years fixed-term contract
- Benefits:
- Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
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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
- To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield
Important Dates
- Closing date for all applications: Tuesday 3 November 2026 (midnight)
- Shortlisting date: Thursday 5 November 2026
- Interviews: 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: rev.andy@stpaulswordsworth.org.uk
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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
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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For an Application Pack, please contact the Church Administrator, Becca Gillespie: admin@stpaulswordsworth.org.uk
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