Head of Learning (Maternity Leave) (Non-Teaching) - St Edmund's Catholic School

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 Governors are seeking to appoint to the following post:

Head of Learning (Maternity Leave)

(Non-Teaching) (Job Reference: HOL26)

Pay Band 7 / 8 (Depending on Experience)

FTE £32,061 - £39,151

(Pro rata: £27,806.75 - £33,955.96) 

Hours of Work: 8am – 4pm (3.30pm on a Friday)

37 hours per week, Term Time Only

To Start September 2026

Are you of graduate calibre?  Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate young learners?  Are you able to assist and guide pupils in a disciplined learning environment? Do you have experience of working in a school? Do you believe in always going the extra mile and ‘above and beyond?’  Passionate about the education, health and welfare of young people?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then please do apply. 

How to apply:

Applications should be returned FAO: Headteacher, St Edmund’s

Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX quoting the reference “HOL26” or electronically to recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk [recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk] 

Please download the application pack from our school website:

https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support [https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support]

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 of 5pm on Wednesday 27th May 2026.  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.