Teaching 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.

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The school is currently recruiting for the following Teaching Staff:

• Teacher of English.
• Teacher of History.
• Teacher of Physical Education + Second Subject
• Teacher of Geography

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

Teacher of English (REF: EN26)

Applications welcomed from ECTs

Salary dependent upon experience £32,916 - £51,048

 To Start September 2026

 We are looking for an excellent Teacher of English who can continue the outstanding standards and results we are proud of. This is a flagship department within the school and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability and drive to push standards even further.

 You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.  You will have a key role in making a good department excellent.  The role is full time. 

 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 Midday on Friday 8^th May 2026. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Teacher of History (REF: HI26)

Applications welcomed from ECTs

Salary dependent upon experience £32,916-£51,048

To Start September 2026

 St Edmunds is looking for a dynamic, innovative and successful Teacher of History who can bring the post alive for our pupils and push standards even further in this important subject.  The school is happy to accept applications from ECTs as well as candidates with more experience.   You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.  You will have a key role in making a good department excellent.  The role is full time. 

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 Midday on Thursday 14^th May 2026. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Teacher of Geography (REF: GE26)

Applications are welcomed from ECTs

Salary dependent upon experience £32,916 - £51,048

To Start September 2026

 The school is looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Teacher of Geography.  Geography is a very popular and successful subject at both Key Stages and field trips are part of the curriculum. 

You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.  You will have a key role in making a good department excellent.  The role is full time.

This is an exciting time to join us: you will be part of our St Edmund’s family and determined team, built on an ethos of trust and collaboration. As a member of St Edmund’s Catholic School, you will receive excellent professional development and a variety of support through our T&L team.

 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 Midday on the 18^th May 2026.  However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

 Teacher of Physical Education + Second Subject

Please state clearly on any application the second subject

(REF: PE26)  

Applications are welcomed from ECTs

Salary dependent upon experience £32,916 - £51,048

To Start September 2026

 The school is looking to recruit an inspirational teacher to join the Physical Education (PE) Department with the ability to teach a second subject. St Edmund’s has an outstanding record of sporting achievement and results and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivational member of staff to join the team.   You will be well supported by and contribute to a friendly, hard-working and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.  You will have the potential to become an outstanding PE Teacher. This role is full time.

 In PE we aim to provide pupils with an exciting and fulfilling curriculum in which many different teaching styles are used. We love the idea of pupils taking responsibility and roles within PE lessons which allows them to develop respect, maturity, leadership skills and social interactions. Our teaching prides itself on pupil discovery, and we feel as a Department; methods such as trial and error, whole-part-whole and guided discovery are key for pupil development. In lessons pupils will experience pupil-led warm ups, exciting and innovative drills and lots of conditioned games which allow them to apply and evaluate the skills learnt.   This is an exciting time to join us: you will be part of our St Edmund’s family and determined team, built on an ethos of trust and collaboration. As a member of St Edmund’s Catholic School you will receive excellent professional development and a variety of support through our T&L team.

 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 5pm on Wednesday 27^th May 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 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 on the application form are completed, including the Consent form on the last page.

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

Mr Simon Graham - Head Teacher