Head of Learning (Maternity Leave) (Non-Teaching) - St Edmund's Catholic Sc at Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

39151.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student support, Classroom management, Mentoring, Student welfare, Discipline management, Communication, Educational support

Industry

Education Management

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) 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.

Responsibilities

The Head of Learning will assist and guide pupils within a disciplined learning environment to ensure academic and personal development. The role involves supporting the health, welfare, and education of students while maintaining the school's high standards.