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:

• School Cook.
• Assistant Catering Manager.

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 

School Cook (REF: CO26)

 Pay Band 3

Salary £25,948 (Pro Rata £15,206.01)

Term Time Only

Hours of Work: 8am to 1pm Monday to Friday

(With possibility of altering hours for right candidate)

25 hours per week

To Start September/October 2026

 As a school cook you will assist the Catering Manager in preparing, cooking, packing 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 school cook 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. An enhanced DBS will be required to be in place prior to the start of employment.

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.

 If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to this.  The closing date is Thursday 20^th August 2026 at midday.

Assistant Catering Manager (REF: ACM26)

Pay Band 5

Salary £26,473 - £28,239 (Pro Rata £22,960.24 - £24,491.90)

Term Time Only

Hours of Work: 6.30am 2.30pm Monday to Thursday (6.30am – 2pm Friday)

37 hours per week

To Start September/October 2026

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support our kitchen team. You will help prepare fresh, healthy meals, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead the team in the Catering Manager's absence.   An enhanced DBS will be required to be in place prior to the start of employment.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or school catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and allergen guidelines.
• Great leadership and communication skills to work with children and adults.
• A calm, organized approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

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.

 If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to this.  The closing date is Thursday 20^th August 2026 at midday.

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