Children and Families Pioneer – Loddon Reach Benefice
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Children and Families Pioneer – [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Benefice
Join a growing group of four Church of England parishes south of Reading as a Children and Families Pioneer. This 37‑hour, 3‑year post (£32k–£34k) is for a creative, committed Christian who will develop welcoming, Spirit‑led ministry across Shinfield, Swallowfield, Spencers Wood and Beech Hill. You will design and run regular midweek and Sunday activities, build school and community partnerships, recruit and train volunteers, and ensure safeguarding and GDPR compliance.
Children and Families Pioneer – [Employer hidden] Benefice
[Employer hidden]
Full Time
Closing Date: 6th May 2026
Interview Dates: May 2026
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Join a growing group of four Church of England parishes south of Reading as a Children and Families Pioneer. This 37‑hour, 3‑year post (£32k–£34k) is for a creative, committed Christian who will develop welcoming, Spirit‑led ministry across Shinfield, Swallowfield, Spencers Wood and Beech Hill. You will design and run regular midweek and Sunday activities, build school and community partnerships, recruit and train volunteers, and ensure safeguarding and GDPR compliance.
Year‑1 goals: establish a weekly outreach engaging 12+ families; develop active links with 3 local schools; recruit and train an 8‑strong volunteer team. You’ll be supported by an experienced Team Rector, receive line management, mentoring, a CPD allowance and a 5% stakeholder pension. Flexible working will include Sundays and occasional evenings; enhanced DBS required.
To apply, send an application form and a covering letter to [contact hidden]. Full details and the application form are at www.loddonreach.org.uk/work-with-us. Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026.