We are looking for a Spiritual Formation Lead. In this role, you will develop and create a spiritual formation pathway for children, that fosters spiritual growth through contemplative Christian practices, with a specific focus on pioneering and developing retreat day experiences for schools as part of the pathway. This is a national role that will enable churches to support their ministry to children in schools through contemplative Christian practices. You will also, where needed, play a hands-on role in supporting churches and schools in our work.
In this role, you will:
* Write and develop a contemplative spiritual formation pathway to strengthen
lifelong spiritual growth for school children from Early Years to Secondary.
* Develop and project manage a national strategy for the pathway that can be
contextualised, to encourage and equip churches to provide spaces where
school children grow spiritually through contemplative Christian practices.
* Where helpful pilot the pathway within Oxfordshire.
* Develop, hone, pilot, and test a scalable, one-day contemplative retreat model
for schools using Space Makers and prayer-space resources.
* Embed our one day contemplative retreats for schools as an integral component into the creation of the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
* Expand delivery of retreats nationally with support from the CEO, by designing
and delivering training for churches, leaders, lay volunteers, & students.
* Embed a network of volunteer adult & student Contemplative Practice Champions to sustain & refine delivery of retreats and the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
* Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
* 5–7 years of hands-on experience supporting children’s spiritual growth within a Christian-faith context.
* Proven ability to turn ambitious regional or national visions into reality.
* Skilled at building, organising, and energising dynamic volunteer teams.
* Deep passion for nurturing children’s long-term spiritual development,
especially through the contemplative Christian tradition.
* Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a broad range of responsibilities with
enthusiasm and practical expertise.
* Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively
Role Details
* Position: Spiritual Formation Lead
* Location: Remote. Travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year.
Some travel across Oxfordshire and nationally.
* Hours of work: Part time, 4 days (FT considered for the right candidate)
* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (pro rata if 4 days) depending on experience.
* Start Date: As soon as possible. (flexible for the right candidate)
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement
BeSpace serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, part 1, schedule 9.
Why work for BeSpace?
We are intentional about developing an excellent team culture and an environment through which you will thrive, grow and succeed in your role.
Your benefits include:
* Generous annual leave – 25 days (pus bank holidays) per year, pro rata
* Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
* 1 day paid a year as a personal Retreat Day, in line with our ethos that stillness
sparks spiritual growth