About The Role
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team who loves to make Jesus known in the lives of children and their families. It will also be an opportunity to establish new initiatives to reach out to those in our local community, as well as pastor the established church families. You need to have a passion for kids (especially pre-school age children, as that is currently the main age-range of children we have in church), as well as being comfortable working with parents.
The main duties of the Children’s Pastor role comprise:
(i) leading and co-ordinating the Sunday school and creche at St Peter’s church during our 10.30am morning service;
(ii) running a playgroup for toddlers and their parents once a week on Wednesday mornings (Wiggles & Worship);
(iii) continue and expand on our ad-hoc initiatives, such as Messy church and Holiday club;
(iv) being our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) and ensuring that safeguarding standards are adhered to across our church.
This is a part-time role – for 2 to 2.5 days a week. The work pattern would be Tuesday (all day), Wednesday (morning only or all day) and Sunday morning. There will be occasional evening work, such as attendance at PCC meetings, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor applicants for this post.
There is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 that the postholder be a committed Christian with a living faith and is committed to the vision and values of St Peter’s which includes agreement with the CEEC Basis of Faith, including the two additional declarations.
To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: Rachel Foster, Chief Operating Officer (rachel@stpetersnottinghill.org.uk).
If a full-time role is desirable, then in November 2026, we will have a part-time maternity cover Administrator role becoming available, which could be combined with this part-time role for a full-time job. If this is of interest, please mention that in your covering letter.
Please see our website for full details of this role.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Children’s Pastor
- Grow our family ministry and lead / co-ordinate our Sunday School groups and creche.
- Develop a balanced teaching programme and resources.
- Continue to run occasional Messy church events at St Peter’s.
- Plan and deliver the occasional all-age services (or parts of services) with the wider team, that may include elements of drama, dance, action songs etc that engage and involve children – e.g. Nativity service, Easter, Mothering Sunday etc.
- Develop St Peter’s relationships with local schools alongside the Vicar.
- Recruit, release, train and equip volunteers into empowered, fruitful leaders with our children.
- Pastor children as well as adults where appropriate.
- Continue with the success of our holiday club for children during the school holidays where possible.
- Make an active contribution to the wider team, contributing to whole-church events throughout the year.
Playgroup leader
- Set-up and run our Toddler Group on Wednesday mornings.
- Orchestrate the singing of nursery rhymes during the session.
- Work with the Playgroup assistant to prepare and tidy up the church before and after each session (e.g putting out / tidying up toys).
- Help to provide refreshments – setting up the tea & coffee facilities in the kitchen.
- Ensure all children are able to move around in safety.
- Ensure that staff are aware of emergency fire procedures.
- Build up good relationships with the parents and nannies attending the group.
Reporting and administration
- Manage health and safety of children’s work and liaise with the Children’s ministry committee of the PCC.
- Set and agree an annual budget with the PCC.
- Prepare written reports on a quarterly basis regarding your work to the PCC (if requested).
- Be the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), ensuring all aspects of safeguarding for both children and vulnerable adults are adhered to.
Essential
- Model the importance of a living and ever-growing relationship with Jesus. Reflect the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ in the conduct of your duties, interaction with others and personal life.
- A dynamic leader who is passionate about children coming to know Jesus.
- Comfortable working with adults and coming alongside parents.
- A team builder.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Confident leading from the front of church.
- Self-motivated and pro-active with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Ability to set and agree an annual budget with the PCC and work within it.
- Pastorally sensitive and able to respect confidentiality.
- Effective forward planner.
- Confident user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
Desirable
- Degree or diploma is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of social media is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the worship, ministry and structure of the Church of England.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.