Are you passionate about igniting and growing faith in children?
Do you have a genuine love for Jesus and a desire to lead by example?
Are you gifted at building teams and empowering volunteers?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as the Children and Families' Pastor at Highfield Church.
We are a thriving evangelical and charismatic Anglican Church passionate about both the Word and the Spirit. Our aim is to encounter God, grow together, and seek His kingdom. As the Children and Families' Pastor, you will play a vital role in exciting our children and families about following Jesus.
Here's what the role entails:
Encountering God - Create environments where children can meet Jesus and experience His presence. Facilitate opportunities for families to encounter God together.
Growing Together - Foster a sense of community and belonging among children and families, especially through Highfield Kids on Sundays.
Seeking the Kingdom - Empower children to serve and share Jesus with others. Pioneer opportunities to grow relationships with children and families throughout the week through our contacts with the School, at Tiddlywinks and in Open House.
Leading our Highfield Kids ministry on Sunday and throughout the week, you will develop engaging programs and activities to help children meet Jesus, know Jesus, and serve and share Jesus. You will work with volunteer leaders, helpers and parents to create a vibrant and welcoming Highfield Kids community. Our Kids’ ministry has 30-35 under-11s regularly present on a Sunday (65 in total engaged). You will be supported by a church community that values the missing generations, is committed to their growth, and values its partnership with our School.
If you have a heart for children, a passion for Jesus, and a desire to see families transformed by His love, we invite you to join our team. Together, let's inspire the next generation to become devoted disciples of Jesus and active participants in His kingdom.
For you to be right for the role we have, we need you to:
- Be passionate about children meeting Jesus, encountering the Holy Spirit in their worship and prayer time and supporting them in their discipleship
- Have experience of working with children and ministering to them
- Be willing to engage personally in our church discipleship process of encountering God, growing together and seeking the kingdom, in turn modelling it to others
- A heart for young families
- Be warm and approachable
- Be an encourager and motivator - particularly of children, parents and volunteers
- Be able to organise and administer a complex area of responsibility, including ensuring excellent safeguarding practice
- A sense of humour and fun and a delight in action songs and games
For us to be right for you, your personal Christian faith should be consistent with those of Highfield Church – we want you to be happy and settled within our large, friendly staff team and church community.
Ideally we are looking for an individual with experience, and this would have a salary of £31,000 per annum. However if you are earlier in your ministry journey and seeking your first full time ministry role, a starting salary of £28,000 per annum will be offered. We also offer a 9% contributory pension scheme, great holiday allowance and relevant training and development opportunities. This role is 40 hours per week, on a flexible working pattern - it will include varied daytime, evening and Sunday hours. We are also open to applications from those who would be interested in working part-time or term time, possibly as part of a job share. Please ensure you indicate your preference/availability within the additional information section of the application form.
For more details on this opportunity, including the Person Specification and Job Description, please visit our website https://highfield.church/jobs – an application form can be downloaded on the website. If you have any questions, please contact Highfield Church Office on 023 8055 8234 or email executivepastor@highfield.church
Are we for you? Are you for us? Is this God bringing us together?
This role is only open to individuals with the current right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026
Interviews will be around 11 October 2026
Highfield Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, and where appropriate includes a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check. Click here to read our safeguarding policy.