Schools and Families Minister – St Nicholas

Job in Thorne, South Yorkshire, DN8, England, UK

Listing for: LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Non-Profit & Social Impact
Non-Profit / Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Pastor / Ministry / Church

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25500 - 29000 GBP Yearly GBP 25500.00 29000.00 YEAR

This is an opportunity to join St Nicholas, Thorne as Schools and Families Minister employed centrally by The Diocese of Sheffield’s initiative, the Centenary Project.

We are looking for a committed Christian to join our team who has experience in working with schools and families who will develop and co-ordinate the work in the life of the church and the wider community.

This is a 25-hours-per-week role, but we welcome conversations about flexible working and would consider hours between 20 and 25 per week.

This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church currently up to the end of 2028. Our hope to commit to a minimum 5 year post.

25 hours per week (flexible working hours available)
Salary £18,214 – £20,714 (£25,500 – £29,000 FTE)
Annual salary review
5 years fixed-term contract
10% employer contribution to pension
Generous holiday entitlement

General responsibilities:

To establish meaningful connections with local schools and families, fostering positive relationships and becoming a key figure within the local community.

To build strong relationships with school staff and volunteers through effective communication and collaboration, while actively recruiting and integrating new volunteers to support our mission and activities.

To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield.

Closing date for all applications: 14 September 2026 (midnight)
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interviews will be held on: TBC

To find out more about the Centenary Project, visit: or contact Dave Ludbrook, Pastoral Manager: dave.ludb

For an informal conversation about this post, contact Rev. Tim Mitchell: or to find out about the church, visit:

Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions – for more information about this, contact: HRlican.org