Description 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 and 2022) serving a diverse population. The Governors are seeking to appoint to the following post: Wellbeing Support Officer (REF: WB26) One Year Paid Placement (Undergraduate in Psychology) Pay Band 4 £25,201 (£19,198.73 Pro-Rata) 32.30 hours a week 8am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday) Term Time Only To Start September 2026 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. How to Apply: Applications should be returned FAO: Headteacher, St Edmund’s Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX or by email to recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk Please quote Job Reference: WB26 Please download the application pack from our school website: 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 for applications is Monday 1 st June 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.