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:
Catering Assistant (REF: CA25)
Pay Band 2
Salary £ - £24,413 - £24,796 (Pro Rata £8,583.88 - £8,718.55)
Term Time Only
Hours of Work: 11.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday
Start Date: From November 2025 Onwards
This role is for 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11.30am to 2:30pm), term time only. As a Catering Assistant you will help prepare, cook and pack food, and also be able to operate a till. In addition, you will set up and clear dining room areas and carry out cleaning duties. The Catering Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a flexible approach and enjoys working with both adults and children.
Completed applications should be returned to:
By Post: c/o Headteacher, St Edmund's Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX or electronically to
Please quote Job Reference: CA25 on any application.
Please download the application pack from our school website:
In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV's.
If you are interested in applying please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to this.
The closing date is Thursday 30th October 2025.
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.
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.