Kids and Families Lead, Wiverton in the Vale - Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

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Part-time, 18 hours across 3 days per week / £15,000 for 18 hours plus 6% pension contribution / Permanent – funding available for 1 year, with potential for extension

Could you help the next generation to encounter Jesus?

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and faith-filled Kids & Families Lead to join the Parish of Wiverton in the Vale and help children and young families encounter the transforming love of Jesus.

Working alongside our Rector, you’ll help shape and grow our vision for children and families across our nine-village rural parish. Building on strong relationships with three primary schools, a thriving weekly playgroup, and our growing Family Praise service, you’ll inspire children, support families, equip volunteers and develop new opportunities for mission and discipleship.

If you’re excited about sharing your faith, love working with kids and enabling them to encounter God, we’d love to hear from you.

The role includes:

• Working alongside our Rector to develop and deliver our children and families discipleship pathway
• Leading engaging school assemblies and collective worship.
• Helping children and families connect with church and grow in faith.
• Exploring opportunities for new family-focused worshipping communities
• Recruiting, encouraging, and developing volunteers.

The role is 18 hours per week, worked across three days (to be agreed) plus Sundays, with flexibility for key church events and festivals. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Salary: £15,000 per annum, plus a 6% employer pension contribution. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a communicant member of the Church of England or a member of a church belonging to Churches Together in Britain & Ireland.

Could you be part of helping a generation of children and families know and follow Jesus?

This position has been made possible through the generous funding of the National Church of England.

To apply please submit your CV and the application form below to Jane Travis, admin@wivertoninthevale.co.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rector Lauren Simpson, lauren@wivertoninthevale.co.uk.

Closing date: 1st September 2026

Interview date: 10th September 2026