Kids Ministry Lead & Safeguarding Coordinator; Part-Time

KIDS MINISTRY LEAD & SAFEGUARDING COORDINATOR

Part‑time | 17.5 hours per week | Permanent

Help shape a generation who know they are loved by God

We are seeking a passionate and Jesus‑centred Kids Ministry Lead & Safeguarding Co‑ordinator to help create vibrant, faith‑filled environments where children feel safe, known and excited to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

This is a key role within the life of City Church Newcastle, combining visionary children’s ministry leadership with strong safeguarding oversight
, ensuring that every child flourishes in a culture of care, joy, and spiritual growth.

You will:

• Lead and develop our children’s ministry (ages 0–9), shaping engaging, Bible‑based Sunday programmes
• Build, support & inspire volunteer teams, fostering a healthy, joyful ministry culture
• Plan and deliver key children’s events (e.g. holiday clubs, family services)
• Act as the church’s Safeguarding Co‑ordinator, ensuring best practice, training, and compliance
• Be a visible, collaborative presence within staff life and Sunday gatherings

• Is a committed Christian with a deep love for Jesus and His Church
• Has experience working with children and leading teams
• Can teach the Bible clearly and engagingly
• Is organised, relational, and confident taking responsibility
• Is passionate about safeguarding and creating safe, nurturing environments for children

• Hours:
  
  17.5 hours per week (2.5 days, including Tuesday mornings and Sundays)
• Salary: £27,000–£32,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
• Closing date:
  Wednesday 13 May 2026 (12pm)
• Interview:
  Monday 18th May
• Start date:
  
  Week beginning Monday 23 August 2026

We are also hiring for a YOUTH LEAD and would be delighted to hear from candidates who feel called to both youth and children’s ministry and would warmly welcome conversations which explore combining these roles into a full time next generation position.

To arrange for an informal chat about either/both of these roles, please contact

For an application pack, including full job description and person specification please email