Vacancies
Our church is built by incredibly gifted and hardworking staff, interns and volunteers. We are always looking for people to join the team and be part of this incredible adventure.
This page will regularly be updated with new roles, both staff and volunteers.
We are currently recruiting for the following position at New Life Church. Click the + symbol to view the job description and application form for the role.
Current Vacancies
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The Children’s Worker will support the vision and leadership of the Children’s Ministry at New Life Church (ages 0–11), working closely alongside the Children’s Pastor. The role will include overseeing the children’s ministry; educate, minister to, and include the children in the ministry of the church; follow up with any visiting families; and manage the ministry’s budget as approved by the Board of Directors.
As with all ministry roles, responsibilities may naturally develop and grow over time in response to gifting, church needs, and leadership direction. This job description is therefore not exhaustive.
Accountability
The Children’s Worker is accountable to the Children’s Pastor and ultimately to the Senior Leadership of New Life Church.
Time Commitment
• Part-time: 15 hours per week
• Includes Sundays and an additional flexible working day during the week
Salary: £26,000 pro rata (based on full-time equivalent of 40 hours)
Personal Qualities and Qualifications
• A committed Christian faith and a clear sense of calling to children’s ministry
• A genuine love for children and families, with a desire to see them grow in faith
• Previous experience in children’s ministry
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Confidence in leading and developing volunteer teams
• A collaborative spirit and willingness to work as part of a wider ministry team
• An awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the Children’s Pastor to oversee all children’s ministry programmes(ages 0–11), primarily on Sundays and midweek settings
• Help plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate, engaging, and spiritually focused programmes
• Support the development of creative environments that encourage learning, worship, and faith formation
• Contribute to the development of teaching materials, activities, and resources that support spiritual growth
Volunteer Leadership
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteer teams across children’s ministry
• Build a culture of encouragement, teamwork, and spiritual growth among volunteers
Family and Pastoral Care
• Help provide pastoral care and follow-up for children and families within the church community
• Support connection with visiting families and help integrate them into church life
Events and Outreach
• Support planning and delivery of key events including Holiday Clubs, Christmas programmes, and seasonal celebrations
• Contribute to outreach initiatives aimed at engaging new children and families
• Help ensure children’s ministry is visible, welcoming, and well connected to the wider church vision
Safeguarding and Compliance
• Work closely with the church Safeguarding Lead to ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• Promote a culture of safety, care, and best practice across all children’s activities
General Responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings on Tuesday mornings, training sessions, and ministry gatherings as required
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Children’s Pastor or Senior Leadership Team
Download the application form here
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026
Interviews will be held from 3rd July 2026
Applications may be returned by email to: office@newlifederby.org.uk
Our church is built by incredibly gifted and hardworking staff, interns and volunteers. We are always looking for people to join the team and be part of this incredible adventure.
This page will regularly be updated with new roles, both staff and volunteers.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions at New Life Church and Emmanuel Church Duffield. Click the + symbol to view the job description for each role.

