About SDBE

The SDBE is proud to support 99 schools and academies, colleges and universities across our diverse and vibrant Diocese.

Church schools are for everyone. Our vision for education in our schools and academies, colleges and universities reflects the wider Anglican concern for the well-being of everyone entrusted to our care.

The outworking of our Christian faith, identity and ethos is to serve the needs of young people and their families in the community as a whole. This has been the commitment of our Church schools since their foundation, and will continue to be so, by God’s Grace, into a hopeful future.

The SDBE is dedicated to providing excellent training, professional advice, resources, guidance and pastoral support. We aim to ensure that our school leaders, governors and chaplains are equipped to give the 35,000 young people in our care the best possible education and life chances. Our core services and support are essential for Church schools in Southwark Diocese and represent excellent value.

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Current Vacancies

Parish Operations Manager | St Barnabas Dulwich

We’re looking for a Parish Operations Manager to join our team at St Barnabas Dulwich

Closes Tuesday 22 September

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Community Pioneer Director | Springfield Church, Wallington

We are looking for a compassionate, courageous and creative Community Pioneer Director to join Springfield Church, Wallington.

Closes Friday 25 September

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Emmanuel Croydon – Children’s Pastor / Youth Pastor Vacancy

Emmanuel Croydon are looking for someone who loves Jesus Christ and is passionate about making disciples among young people to join our…

Closes Wednesday 30 September

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Organist (Director of Music) St Augustine’s, Tooting, SW17

St Augustine’s, Tooting, South London is seeking to engage a self-employed organist for three months to play for their 11am Sunday Eucharist…

Closes Wednesday 30 September

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Operations Manager – Holy Trinity Richmond

We’re seeking a strategic and relational Operations Manager who is excited about bringing clarity, organisation and momentum to the ministry and mission…

Closes Wednesday 14 October

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Vicar – St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Addington

Our Mission Statement: “Worshipping God, Loving Our Neighbour” The Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Addington, seeks a full-time Incumbent to lead…

Closes Sunday 18 October

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Vicar of St Oswald’s, Norbury

St Oswald’s is a joyful, welcoming and prayerful Church of England parish in south London, seeking a Vicar to lead us into…

Closes Sunday 18 October

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Director of Operations | Christ Church, Brixton Road

This is an exciting time to join Christ Church Brixton Road, as our Director of Operations. This is a key role in our leadership team…

Closes Sunday 8 November

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Mission Practitioner – Children and Youth Ministry

This post is offered on a rolling recruitment basis throughout 2026 and 2027 Apply to be a CYP Mission Practitioner! Do you…

Closes Sunday 31 January

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Grow your Children, youth and families ministry | Partner with a Mission Practitioner

 This post is offered on a rolling recruitment basis throughout 2026 and 2027 Is your church looking for someone to support…

Closes Sunday 31 January

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Explore vacancies at Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE)

Explore a range of Education, Schools and Faith vacancies and opportunities at Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

Closes Thursday 8 April

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