Are you passionate about pastoring and impacting the spiritual lives of children and young people? We’d love you to join our community at Springfield Church and lead our children and youth ministries in Wallington (a suburb of London with easy access to the City Centre).
The Role
You’ll be developing innovative discipleship spaces that connect with our young peoples’ unique experiences, shaping our monthly ‘All in’ services’, and supporting Springers midweek Toddler group. You would develop these and other spaces, such as a Sunday afternoon Bubble Church, and build upon our relationships with local schools where we run Messy Church and have mentors supporting children.
What We Offer
As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills, contribute to our church’s vision, and shape the future of the children and youth ministry in our community. You will have ongoing support in the role from an experienced and committed staff team, led by Pioneer Vicar David Atkinson, alongside Pioneer Curate, Mel Wynn including strong operational support alongside other volunteer team members. You will receive children and youth-specific training through the Southwark Diocese Aurora course.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate and strategic-thinking candidate – someone who loves pastoring young people and can train and release our growing team of volunteers (rather than doing everything yourself). You will understand and relate to the pressures and sense of community that come from living in different areas, such as the Roundshaw Estate and wider Wallington, and you would be able to demonstrate that you have been successful in pastoring children and youth in the community. You would share our values to grow in courage, compassion and creativity as we seek to build a culture of belonging around Jesus. Ideally, you would have a qualification in children and youth work, but this is not essential if you have relevant experience.
Key Details
£31k per annum (Full-time)
5 Days/35 hours per week – could be split into a job share
Springfield Church, Wallington (London)
26 days holiday (inc 6 Sundays max a year) + 8 bank holidays
7.5% employers pension contribution
1 retreat day per calendar year
Flexible working (where appropriate)
Closing Date: 29th August, 11:59pm
Interview Date: 19th September
What now?
You can apply by emailing your CV and Covering Letter to
[email protected] with the title: ‘Children & Youth Pastor Application’ in the email subject line.
As part of Springfield’s commitment to equality, you are invited to submit this voluntary ‘equality and diversity monitoring form’ alongside your application: https://springfieldchurch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form-template-jan-25.docx
Please note, this role requires candidates to already possess a valid UK work visa or permanent right to work in the UK. Springfield is not able to provide Visa sponsorship.
If you have any questions do ring the Pioneer Vicar, David, on 07871 705 794 or email
[email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.
