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Children & Families Minister

17,810 per year (pro rata)
St Oswald’s, Abbeydale
Full-time
28th June 2026
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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.

  • 25 Hours per week
  • Starting Salary £17,810 (£25,500 FTE)
  • Annual salary review
  • 10% employer contribution to pension
  • Generous holiday entitlement

General responsibilities: –

  1. Lead and model creative biblical teaching that engages children on Sunday’s
  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: Sunday 28th June (midnight)

Shortlisting date: w/c 29th June 2026

Interviews to be held on: w/c 6th July 2026

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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