Kids Ministry Leader, Stockwell Service

Could you be our next Kids Club Leader? We love children at Christ Church London and we are looking for a fun and dynamic Kids Ministry Leader to work at our growing Stockwell service.  As the Kids Ministry Leader you will play a crucial role in guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth of children and their families within the Stockwell community. Working with the local Service Leader and Head of Families you will provide leadership, spiritual oversight and organisation to the Kids Club and create a fun and engaging environment where the children and the team can thrive! 

This role involves working with children aged between 3 and 13 years and we currently have around 25 children on our books - a number that is growing! The wider service currently has around 50 adults attending and another 5-10 babies from age 0-3.

Roles and responsibilites 

Sundays

• Ensure all families, both new and regular receive a fantastic welcome to church 

• Oversee all Sunday Kids Club groups and teams, leading one session per week

• Set up the kids rooms before the session, ensuring we have all the resources needed

• Be a role model for how to lead sessions, enabling new members of the team to learn and grow

• Ensure that children are safe in our care and to liaise effectively with the Safeguarding Lead 

Midweek

• Prepare each Sunday’s service, in conjunction with the Head of Families and Sutton Kids Worker, following the shared curriculum.

• Set rotas termly and work with volunteers to manage any gaps in the rota.

• Communicate to parents regarding Sundays and the curriculum.

• Collaborate with the Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families to ensure teams are well staffed and trained.

Wider Responsibility

• Attend relevant core team meetings with Stockwell team with other ministry leaders

• Initiate projects and events as and when required in conjunction with Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families (e.g. Easter / Christmas events for kids)

• Ad hoc projects, tasks and training as and when required

Person Specification

• Deep Christian faith: A strong personal relationship with God and a passion for children's ministry which would typically be seen through existing church involvement and service

• Fun: passionate with the ability to engage children and adults alike

• Integrity and accountability: Holds oneself and others accountable, models ethical behaviour and integrity, maintaining clear boundaries as appropriate 

• Empathy and patience: Understanding and patience when working with children and their families. 

• Self-motivation: able to drive activities forward

• Reliability: punctual and excellent time management

Skills and Competencies 

• Leadership skills: ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of volunteers

• Communication skills: effective in communicating biblical teachings in an engaging and age-appropriate manner

• Organisational skills: competent in planning, organising, and executing programs and events. 

• Thinking outside the box: able to problem solve and create solutions to problems 

• Tenacity: a hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them

Experience 

• Experience with working with children and adults

• Team leadership: Experience in recruiting, training, managing volunteers

• Spiritual leadership: able to demonstrate regular involvement and leadership responsibilities in the life of their church and confident in leading others spiritually

• Able to demonstrate good sound knowledge of the bible and its application in daily life

• Safety and child protection: Knowledge of child safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Employment type 

Part time, 4 hours on Sunday morning, 2 hours midweek

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a committed Christian. It will be necessary to work on Sundays and occasional evenings, and it is expected that the post holder will have a vibrant and active Christian faith which is essential for the credibility and performance of this role. A DBS check is required for this role. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please get in touch if you require further information. Thank you for considering the work of Christ Church London.