Key Objectives: The Kids Pastor (GS Central) will have pastoral oversight of children (0-11) who attend GS Central. They will be responsible for delivering the weekly programme of kids work at GS Central 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: Develop and lead a dynamic children’s ministry at GS Central. Pastoral care of children (0-11’s) at GS Central Plan, lead and facilitate regular events outside of a Sunday that build community with GS Central children and families and those from the broader local community. Recruit, train, equip and lead a team of volunteers; empowering them to use their own strengths and gifts. Facilitate and lead the Sunday programme at GS Central, 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, Holiday clubs, Stay & Play etc. Foster relationships with local schools to include leading assemblies, special events, services and supporting the delivery of lessons Organise rotas and team for Kids groups on Sundays and 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 Develop new ministry opportunities, with a particular focus on Parenting for Faith To ensure that Gas Street’s Safeguarding policy is implemented in liaison with the Head of Safeguarding Other general support to the Gas Street Kids Team as needed Person Specification: Experience of children’s work, preferably in a church setting Excellent pastoral skills Exceptional leadership and management skills Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Preferable experience of working in or with schools Passionate to see children 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, 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 Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity A willingness to work with Gas Street’s values There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian This role will require an enhanced DBS check Working requirements: Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) statutory bank holidays three additional days at Christmas three retreat days across the year (one per term) Attend Gas Street Church Evening and weekend flexibility as required Closing date: 27 June 2025 at 12pm Interview date: 2 July 2025