Junior Children, Youth and Families
Christ Church Fulwood
Junior Children, Youth and Families
From 1st September 2026
About us
We are a conservative evangelical church family who meet in the south-west of Sheffield. We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired and revealed word and the authority for doctrine within the church. It is God’s revelation of all we need in order to know Him through our Lord Jesus Christ. There is, therefore, a strong emphasis on expository Bible teaching in the church and in the many activities that form part of it and radiate from it.
We are a parish church seeking to serve our local community. However, the church family is not confined to parish boundaries; the network of relationships through work, leisure and friendships means that the influence of the church family spreads much wider. We have many links within the city, the diocese, further afield in Britain and abroad. The Lord has blessed us with extensive facilities which are in constant use. (In addition to the newly renovated church building itself, the parish has a large church complex and the use of four church houses.)
We are an Anglican church, but the congregation and membership are composed of people from a variety of Christian traditions and denominations, united by the Christ-centred, Bible-based teaching and evangelistic outlook of the church. We are concerned about the challenges of our culture, and those facing the Church of England and want to remain faithful to scripture as the revealed word of God. We are committed to evangelism and recognise that we need to equip the whole church to participate effectively in this work.
The staff team includes the Vicar, Associate Vicar, Director of Operations, Curate, Minister for Training, Minister for Students, Female Students’ Worker Youth and Families’ Minister, Children and Families’ Minister, Minister for Music, Minister for Community Outreach, Ministry Support Manager, Premises Manager, Ministry Support Assistants, and several Ministry Trainees.
Over many years the Lord has used the ministry of Christ Church Fulwood to change the lives of thousands of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances. Our church vision is to know and enjoy the transforming love of Jesus and make his love known to others for his glory.
About our work among Children, Youth and Families
Over the years Christ Church Fulwood has enjoyed a thriving ministry amongst children, teenagers, and their families. It is a wonderful privilege and opportunity to come alongside young people and their families at this formative stage of their lives and it is the testimony of so many Christians that God worked through those who shared the gospel with them in their early years to give and to grow their faith in Him.
The purpose of the Children Youth and Families ministry is to support the ministry of parents and the wider work of the church family to raise young people to know and love the Lord Jesus.
Each week there are well over a hundred under 18s who come through our doors, and we have regular contact with many more: there are weekly groups during the Sunday morning service for 0- 14s, the 14-18s meet after the evening service, there are midweek groups for most ages, small groups for 14-18s, and many other opportunities besides. There are occasional events and days out or away with the young people including a full week away with the older teenagers in the summer. Ministry among parents and families is often informal and pastoral with occasional parenting courses and topic based ‘parent forums’ to help equip families to live faithfully for Jesus. The work among young people and families is supported by a part time administrator and some of the trainees we have each year as a church.
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities
To learn and develop the ability to lead and oversee ministry to children and/or youth and their families.
• Learning from the Children’s & Families and Youth & Families Ministers
• Studying as part of the role to grow and deepen understanding of ministry
• Becoming equipped for ministry roles elsewhere (Matthew 9:38)
Alongside and under the oversight of the Children’s & Families and Youth & Families Ministers, to exercise the duty and responsibility of the church family to support and encourage families in the discipling of their children. There is scope for flexibility in the role to allow for the suitability, skills, gifts and passions of the successful candidate.
To join in sharing the gospel with children, youth and families in the wider community.
Other Responsibilities
To prepare Bible teaching material for volunteers.
To prepare and deliver Bible teaching to young people.
To organise and oversee teams and programmes.
To be involved in various other children’s and youth ministry areas as well as team meetings.
Personal Responsibilities
To be prayerful and committed to growing in godliness.
To be actively involved in the wider Fulwood church family.
To be involved in meeting and reaching out to those on the fringe of church, people who aren’t Christians and those who have a misunderstanding of Christianity.
Key Relationships
The role is supervised by the either the Youth and Families Minister or the Children & Families Minister. The role is part of the Children, Youth & Families team.
Person Specification
Godly Character
We are all sinners saved by grace and none of us is the finished product! We are looking for a person who, in God’s mercy and by the power of His Spirit, has a life that evidences a godly character. We are looking for someone whose reputation, in keeping with 1 Timothy 3, shows evidence of godliness…
…in marriage, family and singleness as appropriate
…in self-control
…in gentleness
…in the ability to teach
…in maturity
The successful applicant will be:
Essential:
• Committed to children and youth ministry in the context of the family, both the nuclear family and the church family.
• Humble, willing to learn and committed to ongoing personal development and training in ministry.
• Committed to pursuing Christian ministry beyond this position.
Desirable:
• In possession of some experience of children, youth & families ministry.
• A self-starter who is able to work with and alongside a large staff team.
Terms and Conditions
Terms of employment:
The post is a full-time role (38.5 hours per week) for two years.
Accountability:
The post-holder will receive some supervision from both the Youth & Families Minister or the Children & Families Minister. Principal line management responsibility will be determined during the selection process.
Salary:
The salary for this role corresponds to the pay scale for an Unqualified Teacher (FTE £25,193). A 14% employer’s pension contribution will be paid into a personal pension scheme. Church remuneration is reviewed annually from 1 January.
Expenses:
Full working expenses and a book allowance will be met by the PCC. Provision is also made for further training.
Holiday Entitlement:
There is entitlement to holidays based on 6 weeks holiday plus statutory public holidays. Dates to be agreed with the line manager.
Health and Safety:
You are required to abide by all policies and procedures as set out in Christ Church Fulwood’s Staff handbook.
Period of Notice:
In the event of either the employer or employee wishing to terminate this employment a minimum of 3 months written notice is required.
Application for the post
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the appointee to this post should be a committed Christian with a firm faith who is able to commend Christ from personal experience of His grace. The PCC has passed a resolution under the House of Bishops Declaration on Ministry of Bishops and Priests.
Fulwood Church are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment as per Church of England policies. Any offer of employment will be made contingent on receipt of two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and proof of your right to work in the UK.
For further details regarding the post please contact Andy Cook, on:
0114 230 1911 or andycook@fulwoodchurch.co.uk
If you wish to be considered for this post, please send a completed application form to: jobs@fulwoodchurch.co.uk
Please also provide the names of referees (with telephone and email contact information) who have known you over the last two years. One (or more) of your referees should be from any relevant recent work/volunteer experience. Another one (or more) should be from your local church context – ideally your minister or someone in leadership at your church.
The closing date for applications is 5 June 2026.
Interviews are planned to take place during the week beginning 29 June 2026.
Ideally the successful candidate will be ready to take up this post by 1 September 2026.