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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:

  • Head of English.

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 

Head of English (Ref: HEN26)

MPR/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

+ TLR 2C (£8,611)

 This role is not suitable for ECT’s.

 To Start September 2026

 Required for September 2026, an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic teacher to lead a thriving core department within the School.  English is a successful subject at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.  You will be well supported by a friendly, hardworking and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.  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 Monday 13th April 2026.  However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

Head of English Job Application Pack (Job Ref: HEN26)

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 Covering letter.pdfDownload
 Head of English Job Description.pdfDownload
 Head of English leaflet.pdf.pdfDownload
 Head of English Person Specification.pdfDownload
 Head of English Sept 2026.docDownload
 Teaching Application Form 1 Jan 23.docxDownload
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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

Teaching Staff Application Form

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 Teaching Application Form 1 Jan 23.docxDownload
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Useful Information

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 Safeguarding Policy January 2026.pdfDownload
 Safer Recruitment Policy November 2023.pdfDownload
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