Job Description Kids Pastor (GS South) Responsible to: Location Pastor (GS South) Key Objectives: The Kids Pastor (GS South) will have pastoral oversight of children (0-11) who attend Gas Street South. They will be responsible for delivering the weekly programme of kids work at Gas Street South in collaboration with the Head of Kids & Families as well as recruiting, envisioning, and raising up a team of capable, passionate, and committed volunteers. They will implement the vision of Gas Street Kids with a remit for growth and future development as well as building on the existing platform of Kids and Families work outside of Sundays; nurturing families on their faith journey by creating, implementing and developing new missional opportunities. Key areas of responsibility: Pastoral care of kids (0-11’s) at Gas Street South Recruit, train, equip and lead a team of volunteers; empowering them to use their own strengths and gifts. Coordinate and work with other staff members to engage the local community and families in activities and events (e.g. holiday clubs, pop-up events, outreach work) Facilitate and lead the Sunday programme at GS South, working with other team members where appropriate Facilitate and lead the special events, working with other team members where appropriate, including Worship for Everyone, Easter and Christmas gatherings Organise rotas and team for Kids groups on Sundays & other activities Lead termly team nights Communicate with parents and families to build relationships and deepen connection Contribute to planning and preparation of curriculum and resources As a key member of the team you will attend regular meetings (including prayer meetings) with ministry, staff, departments and volunteer teams Contribute to Worship for Everyone gatherings Foster relationships with local schools to include leading assemblies, special events, services and supporting the delivery of lessons Work with the Head of Kids and Families to develop new ministry opportunities, with a particular focus on Parenting for Faith. Other general support to the Gas Street Kids Team as needed Person Specification: A heart and passion for the worship of Jesus Christ Exceptional leadership and management skills Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Experience of Children’s work, preferably in a Church setting Passionate to see children and young people grow spiritually in the love and worship of Jesus Christ and in their love for one another and their community Ability to engage and inspire children and young people, build trust and gain Respect Proactive and self-motivated Be flexible and innovative, able to adapt to changing circumstances and to develop new ways of working Ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities An open heart and a ‘can do’ attitude Good time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workload Good administrative skills A willingness to work with Gas Street’s values Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian This role will require an enhanced DBS check Working requirements: Part-time, 2.5 days a week (18.75 hours) 12.5 days annual leave statutory bank holidays three additional days at Christmas during office closure 3 retreat days across the year Attend Gas Street Church Evening and weekend flexibility as required Applications close: Wednesday 5th March 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 12th March 2025