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.
• Cover Supervisor.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
• Support Officer (Finance)

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.

Cover Supervisor (Ref: COV26)

 Pay Band 6 

FTE £28,239 - £32,061

(£19,858.30 - £22,546.02 Pro Rata)

30 Hours per week (8.15am – 3.15pm)

Term Time Only

 To Start September/October 2026

 A suitably experienced and qualified person is required to fulfil the above role, which involves supervising classes of students undertaking work set on those occasions when teachers are absent from school.  You will need to have the ability to work with students at all levels. The candidate must be educated to at least A level.   The role is term time only.  Applicants must be sympathetic to the school’s Christian ethos. 

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.

  The closing date for completed applications is midday on Monday 24^th August 2026 (closing date has now been extended to Friday 4th September 2026). However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (REF: HLTA26)

 Pay Band 6 £28,239 - £32,061

(£22,340.58 - £25,374.26 Pro Rata)

33.45 hours per week, term time only

8.15am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

 Start Date: October 2026

 Do you want to be part of our team; working with like-minded colleagues whose core belief is that all children are entitled to an excellent education and are at the heart of everything that we do? The successful candidate will be caring and enthusiastic and will have a genuine commitment to supporting the academic progress of pupils aged 11-16.  

The candidate will be part of the Learning Support Department.

 You will need to hold a relevant Level 2 or higher childcare qualification, have good communication skills and excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above). Good ICT skills would also be desirable and at least two years’ experience working with children, preferably within an education setting.  The role is term time only.

 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 will be interviewed prior to this.  The closing date is Tuesday 1^st September 2026.

Support Officer (Finance) (REF: SOF26)

Pay Band 5 £27,267 (Pro Rata £16,404)

Term Time Only + 1 week (40 weeks)

Hours: 25 Hours per week, 9am – 2pm

To Start September/October 2026

 The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance environment and hold relevant financial qualifications; experience of Fusion would be an advantage. Duties to include the recording of all financial transactions, collection and processing of monies received from pupils.   Assisting in the control of the financial administration of the school.  Working under own initiative to ensure the workload is prioritised and efficiently completed. 

 Please quote Job Reference: SOF26 on any application. 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.

 The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2^nd September 2026. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

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