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 & 2022) serving a diverse population. The Governors are seeking to appoint to the following post: Teacher of English (REF: EN26) Applications welcomed from ECTs Salary dependent upon experience £32,916 - £51,048 To Start September 2026 We are looking for an excellent Teacher of English who can continue the outstanding standards and results we are proud of. This is a flagship department within the school and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability and drive to push standards even further. You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working and talented team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils. You will have a key role in making a good department excellent. The role is full time. How to Apply: Applications should be returned c/o Headteacher, St Edmund’s Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX or by email: recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk Please quote Job Reference: EN26. Please download the application pack from our school website: https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-teaching 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 Midday on Friday 17 th April 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.