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:

• Wellbeing Support Officer - One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology)
• Pastoral Support with Psychology (Undergraduate in Psychology) - other subject areas considered
• Undergraduate Placement Year (Any Subject)
• Science Intern

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 

Wellbeing Support Officer (REF: WB25)

One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology)

Pay Band 4 £24,420 (30 hours: £17,172.69 Pro-Rata)

30 hours a week 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only.

To Start September 2025

 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 29^th November 2024. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

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.

Pastoral Support with Psychology (other subjects considered) (REF: PSY25)

One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology)

Other subject areas considered

 Pay Band 4 £24,420 (30 hours: £17,172.69 Pro-Rata)

30 hours a week 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only.

To Start September 2025

 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.

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 29^th November 2024. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

 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.

 Undergraduate Placement Year (Any Subject)

One Year Paid Placement (REF: UNANY25)

 Pay Band 4 £24,420 (30 hours: £17,172.69 Pro-Rata)

30 hours a week 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only.

To Start September 2025

 Please contact the school if you are interested in applying for this position clearly stating on any application form the subject area.  This is a placement for anyone on an Undergraduate course who is looking to consider a pathway into education.

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 29^th November 2024. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

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.

Science One Year Paid Placement (REF: SCIN25)

One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Science)

 Pay Band 4 £24,420 (30 hours: £17,172.69 Pro-Rata)

30 hours a week 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only.

To Start September 2025

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Science) 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 29^th November 2024. However, applications are welcomed prior to this and candidates interviewed.

 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.

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