Support Staff Vacancies

St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth, 11-16 Mixed VA School.

St Edmund’s is a popular Voluntary Aided secondary school in the heart of Portsmouth and serves a wide area. It is an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2016) serving a diverse population.

The school is currently recruiting for the following Support Staff vacancies:

• Pastoral Support with Psychology (other subjects considered)
• Wellbeing Support Officer (one year paid placement) (Undergraduate in Psychology)
• Catering Assistant.

If  you wish to apply for any of our Support staff vacancies you MUST complete the support staff application form (all sections) and return to recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk 

Pastoral Support with Psychology (other subjects considered) (REF: PSY26)

One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology)

Other subject areas considered

Pay Band 4 £25,201 (£19,198.73 Pro-Rata)

32.30 hours a week 8am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only

To Start September 2026

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Psychology) who has experience, or would like to gain experience of working with young people.  We would welcome applicants from Undergraduates from other subject areas. You should be a good listener, resilient and able to be flexible. No two days are the same! Whilst you do not need to be a Catholic, it is important to appreciate (or be willing to learn about) the distinctive nature of a Catholic education/community.  

On your application please state clearly which subject you are applying for.

 In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

 As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

 As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

 The closing date for applications is Friday 28^th November 2025. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Wellbeing Support Officer (REF: WB26)

One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology)

 Pay Band 4 £25,201 (£19,198.73 Pro-Rata)

32.30 hours a week 8am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only.

To Start September 2026

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Psychology) who has experience (or would like to gain experience of working with young people.) You should be a good listener, resilient and able to be flexible. No two days are the same! Whilst you do not need to be a Catholic, it is important to appreciate (or be willing to learn about) the distinctive nature of a Catholic education/community.

 In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28^th November 2025. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Catering Assistant (REF: CA25)

 Pay Band 2

Salary £ - £24,413 - £24,796 (Pro Rata £8,583.88 - £8,718.55)

Term Time Only

Hours of Work: 11.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday

Start Date: From November 2025 Onwards

This role is for 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11.30am to 2:30pm), term time only.  As a Catering Assistant you will help prepare, cook and pack food, and also be able to operate a till.  In addition, you will set up and clear dining room areas and carry out cleaning duties.  The Catering Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a flexible approach and enjoys working with both adults and children.

 In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

 If you are interested in applying please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to this. 

The closing date is Thursday 30^th October 2025. 

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

 As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

Completed Applications

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.

Please return completed applications quoting the job reference number if applicable to:

Email: recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk

Post: c/o Headteacher, St Edmund's Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX

(Application forms may be downloaded using the links below)

Please quote the Job Reference number on any application submitted. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV's

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

Please ensure that ALL pages of the application form are completed, including the consent on the last page.

Thank you for interest in working at St Edmund's Catholic School.

Mr Simon Graham - Head Teacher