The Church at Junction 10 (Walsall / Darlaston)
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time; job share or part-time considered)
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Location:
o ARC, 323 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall
o Friday evening Youth Club at ARC
o Sundays at Grace Academy Darlaston
o Hybrid / flexible working
Reports to: Leadership Team Member
Are you passionate about seeing children and young people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and belong to a thriving Christian community?
The Church at Junction 10 is seeking a Children and Youth Ministries Pastor to lead, develop and grow our children’s and youth ministries in line with our vision to “Build a Community with Jesus at the Centre.”
About Us
The Church at Junction 10 has been part of the Assemblies of God Great Britain for over 40 years. We are a vibrant, welcoming church committed to relevant teaching, heartfelt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need.
The Role
As Children and Youth Ministries Pastor, you will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care while leading engaging, faith-filled programmes for children and young people aged 3–18. You will work closely with volunteers, interns, families, schools, and the wider church leadership to ensure our ministries are safe, inclusive, and spiritually fruitful.
Key Responsibilities Include
· Providing spiritual leadership, mentoring, and pastoral support to children, young people, volunteers and interns
· Leading and developing weekly programmes including youth clubs, Sunday groups, retreats, residentials, family services, fun aways days, holiday club, mission trips and outreach activities
· Recruiting, training, supporting and supervising volunteers and interns
· Building strong relationships with parents, carers, schools and community partners
· Managing the children and youth ministries budget responsibly
· Ensuring excellent safeguarding practice in line with church policies and legislation
What We’re Looking For
You will be:
· A practising Christian, actively involved in church life, with a demonstrable personal faith (this role is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010)
· Experienced in working with children and young people (paid or voluntary)
· A confident communicator, able to teach, lead and inspire across diverse backgrounds
· Organised, self-motivated and able to work collaboratively within a leadership team
· Able to work strategically, collaboratively, motivate others, design and deliver a range of activities and communicate effectively with children and youth from diverse backgrounds.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
· Able to provide a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Certificate required.
· Passionate about discipleship and developing others
Relevant qualifications in children’s, youth or community work are highly desirable, as is experience of evangelism, outreach, and leading within a church context.
We Offer
· A supportive church community and leadership team.
· Opportunities for professional development.
· Flexible working arrangements.
Safeguarding
The Church at Junction 10 is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR policies.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and help build a Christ-centred community, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, email: thechurch@junction10.com to request an application form including the Job Description and Person Specification.
Find out more by visiting our website: vacancies – junction10.com
Closing date: Monday, 11th May 2026 at 5pm
We are a community of people from all walks of life who have one thing in common – we understand that Jesus makes a massive difference to us and our world today, and we’d like to invite you to join us.
For over three decades, we’ve been working to become the kind of church described in the Bible, a church with relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need.
So whether you’re a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to sink the roots of your faith even deeper, you can find a home here at Junction 10.
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