Senior Leader St Edmund's Catholic School

ST EDMUNDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL PORTSMOUTH

11-16 Mixed VA School

St Edmunds is a popular Voluntary Aided secondary school in the heart of Portsmouth and serves a wide area. The Governors are seeking to fill the following post:

Senior Leader

Leadership Scale Salary 9 15 (63070 - 73105)

To Start September 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 21^st May 2026

Due to promotion by our current postholder we are looking for an outstanding and inspirational leader to join our Leadership team in September 2026.

You will play an essential role in working as part of a dynamic leadership team rated Outstanding by Ofsted twice.

You will be well supported by a friendly hard-working and talented staff

and lovely pupils who work together as part of a caring Christian family. This role will be a first step for colleagues who wish to progress in leadership.

You will have a key role in maintaining our second OUTSTANDING achievement and continuing to drive our thirst to improve childrens lives.

How to Apply:

Applications should be returned c/o Headteacher St Edmunds Catholic School Arundel Street Portsmouth PO1 1RX or by email:

Please quote Job Reference: SL26

Please state clearly your second subject on your application.

Please download the application pack from our school website:

line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CVs.

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 is9am on Monday 18th 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 disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.