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

Liturgy and Life Events administrator | St Barnabas with Christ’s Chapel Dulwich

Job Title: Liturgy and Life Events administrator at St Barnabas with Christ’s Chapel Dulwich Reporting to: Parish Operations Manager Key relationships: Vicar…

Closes Friday 8 May

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Vicar of South Croydon Benefice (St Peter’s and St Augustine’s)

The Bishop of Southwark with the Vicar of Croydon wish to appoint a Vicar of South Croydon Benefice (St Peter’s and St…

Closes Sunday 17 May

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Apprentice in Children and Youth Ministry

Apprentice in Children & Youth Ministry (multiple positions) starting September 2026 Do you have a heart for children and young people and…

Closes Monday 25 May

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Operations Manager | Ascension Balham 

Thank you so much for your interest in the role of Operations Manager. Ascension is a truly special place to be. We are…

Closes Sunday 31 May

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Christ Church Peckham | Worship Pastor

Dear Candidate, Christ Church Peckham is looking for a Worship Pastor who is hungry to see revival to join our growing team. This is a…

Closes Sunday 31 May

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Emmanuel Church Wimbledon | Associate Pastor (Children & Youth)

We are looking to appoint a full or part time Associate Pastor to further strengthen and develop Emmanuel’s ministry among children of…

Closes Friday 12 June

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Vicar of Christ Church, Purley

Christ Church is a busy parish church with a welcoming congregation who celebrate life, are rooted in Scripture and are committed to…

Closes Sunday 14 June

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Team Rector of Furzedown & Vicar of St James, West Streatham

We’re looking to appoint a Team Rector of Furzedown, based in the parish of St James, working with the well established and experienced team.

Closes Sunday 28 June

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Mission Practitioner – Children and Youth Ministry

Apply to be a CYP Mission Practitioner! Do you have a passion for sharing Jesus and  helping children, young people, and families…

Closes Sunday 31 January

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

Is your church looking for someone to support existing volunteers to share Jesus with  children and youth who aren’t yet connected to…

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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