Join Our Sunday School Team!

14 Nov 2026

Ullet Road Church is a welcoming and inclusive community with a long tradition of encouraging freedom of thought and spiritual exploration. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and believe that everyone should have the freedom to explore life's big questions in their own way.

As part of the Unitarian tradition, we are guided by the principles of Reason, Freedom and Tolerance. We encourage children to explore the world around them, ask questions, use their imagination and discover their own understanding of life, spirituality and the wider world.

Sunday School Teacher

Payment: £44.20 per Sunday session

Hours: Sundays, 10.45 am – approximately 12.30 pm

Our Sunday School Teachers help children explore life's big questions through storytelling, discussion, creativity, art, drama, music and play.

Teachers welcome children and families before the Sunday Service, join the opening part of worship, and then accompany children to their Sunday School groups following the Minister's short story.

Each teacher prepares and delivers age-appropriate activities, working collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Lead Sunday School Teacher

Payment: £44.20 per Sunday session, plus three additional hours per working week at £15 per hour.

Sunday hours: 10.45 am – approximately 12.30 pm

We are looking for someone who can work closely with the Minister to help shape and develop the overall Sunday School programme.

The Lead Sunday School Teacher will:

• Work with the Minister to explore themes and develop an overarching programme across the Sunday School year.
• Support and coordinate the Sunday School teaching team.
• Maintain regular communication between carers, parents, teachers, the Minister and Church Administrator.
• Help communicate and develop opportunities such as Forest School, family events and outings.
• Explore educational opportunities with Unitarian College.
• Provide occasional updates to Church Council.

The Lead is not expected to prepare every teacher's individual session or run an additional children's group.

Where substantial additional commitments arise, including attendance at Unitarian College, these will be discussed in advance, with any additional payment considered by Church Council.

Existing Sunday School staff are welcome to apply for the Lead position.

Our Three Sunday School Groups

Power Owls: Ages 10+

Our older children explore philosophy, ethics, religion, Unitarian history and contemporary issues. We encourage questioning, discussion, debate and independent thinking.

Rainbow Rebels: Ages 5–10

Our younger children explore ideas through storytelling, painting, art, drama, movement, music and imaginative activities.

Baby Owls: Toddlers

Our youngest children enjoy gentle stories, creative activities, sensory experiences and play. Parents or carers normally remain with their toddlers.

Four teachers are normally on duty each Sunday: one with Power Owls, two with Rainbow Rebels and one with Baby Owls.

 

About Ullet Road Church

We are a welcoming and inclusive religious community with a long tradition of encouraging freedom of thought and spiritual exploration.

Our Sunday School does not teach children what they must believe. Instead, we encourage them to think for themselves.

We explore Christianity alongside other religious and spiritual traditions, as well as philosophy, science, literature, history and the arts.

We believe that children's questions are just as important as the answers adults might offer.

Our Church welcomes people and families of different backgrounds, beliefs and identities, including LGBTQ+ families.

 

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from people who:

• Enjoy working with children and young people.
• Are imaginative, enthusiastic and creative.
• Can communicate warmly and effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Are reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• Respect different beliefs, backgrounds and identities.
• Have an interest in education, spirituality, philosophy or the arts.
• Are committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing.

Previous experience working with children is desirable. For the Lead role, experience of planning, coordination, communication or educational programme development would be particularly welcome.

You do not need to be a Unitarian to apply, but you should feel comfortable working within our inclusive and open-minded approach.

 

Working Arrangements

Sunday School operates throughout the year, with the following scheduled breaks:

• No Sunday School during August.
• No Sunday School on the Sunday between Christmas and New Year.

Teachers are normally expected to attend each operating Sunday. Additional leave and cover arrangements are explained in the employment contracts.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant safeguarding training.

 

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, your interest in working with children and why you would like to join our Sunday School team.

If applying for the Lead Sunday School Teacher position, please also tell us a little about your approach to developing a creative, inclusive programme and communicating with parents and teachers.

 

Applications and enquiries:

Viki Goulden, Church Administrator

Email: vikiunitarian@gmail.com

You are also very welcome to contact Viki to request the full job descriptions, duties and responsibilities, and draft contracts before applying.

 

Ullet Road Church
57 Ullet Road, Liverpool, L17 2AA

 

Reason • Freedom • Tolerance